Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A33

Below is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony A33, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and A33 (14MP) and the WG-6 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The WG-6 was released 7 years later than the A33 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-6 matches up versus the A33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-6 comes with outside dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony A33 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the WG-6 and the A33.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and A33 is 89 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and A33.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-6 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh WG-6 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger WG-6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.