Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A33

Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A33, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very close but the WG-70 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The WG-70 was introduced 9 years after the A33 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WG-70 scores versus the A33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-70 comes with physical 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) and the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A33 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the WG-70 against the A33.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and A33 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and A33.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-70 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Ricoh WG-70 will result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern WG-70 will have an advantage in sensor technology.