Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A900

Here is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A900, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and A900 (25MP) and the WG-20 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-20 was unveiled 5 years later than the A900 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-20 grades against the A900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-20 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-20 has got 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 A900 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-20 vs the A900.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and A900 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and A900.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-20 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A900 will give you greater detail having an extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer WG-20 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.