Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A55

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony A55, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is pretty close but the WG-50 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-50 was brought out 6 years after the A55 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WG-50 matches up against the A55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony SLT-A55. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-50 provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A55 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony A55 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-50 and the A55.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and A55 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-50 and A55.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The WG-50 uses the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The fresher WG-50 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.