Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A580

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sony A580, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the A580 (16MP) is pretty similar but the WG-70 (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The WG-70 was announced 8 years after the A580 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the WG-70 matches up vs the A580 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 comes with exterior 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) and the Sony A580 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sony A580 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-70 against the A580.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and A580 is 91 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and A580.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The WG-70 offers the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The more recent WG-70 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.