Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A68

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony A68, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the WG-70 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-70 was launched 4 years after the A68 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-70 scores against the A68 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 features external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony A68 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-70 vs the A68.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and A68 is 91 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and A68.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-70 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A68 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern WG-70 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.