Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A55

In this article, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A55, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the WG-70 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The WG-70 was brought out 9 years later than the A55 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WG-70 scores versus the A55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony SLT-A55. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-70 enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-70 vs the A55.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and A55 is 91 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and A55.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The WG-70 includes the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The more modern WG-70 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.