Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A58

Below, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony A58, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is very well matched but the WG-50 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-50 was announced 3 years later than the A58 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WG-50 scores vs the A58 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-50 & Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-50 has got external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony A58 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-50 versus the A58.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and A58 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-50 and A58.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-50 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A58 will give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern WG-50 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.