Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A450

Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony A450, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is pretty close but the WG-70 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-70 was launched 10 years later than the A450 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-70 matches up vs the A450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-70 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-70 provides physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-70 versus the A450.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and A450 is 91 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and A450.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-70 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh WG-70 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer WG-70 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.