Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A450

On this page, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A450, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively close but the WG-20 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-20 was introduced 4 years later than the A450 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WG-20 scores vs the A450 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-20 comes with outer dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A450 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-20 and the A450.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and A450 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and A450.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The WG-20 features the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The more modern WG-20 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.