Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A390

The following is a complete overview of the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A390, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the A390 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the WG-20 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The WG-20 was released 3 years after the A390 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-20 scores vs the A390 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-20 offers outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A390 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-20 and the A390.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and A390 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and A390.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The WG-20 provides the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The fresher WG-20 should have an edge in sensor tech.