Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A100

On this page, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony A100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and A100 (10MP) and the WG-20 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The WG-20 was released 7 years after the A100 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-20 grades versus the A100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-20 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-20 features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony A100 has specifications of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-20 compared to the A100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and A100 is 93 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and A100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-20 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Ricoh WG-20 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern WG-20 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.