Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A100

Here is a detailed overview of the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony A100, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and A100 (10MP) and the WG-30 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The WG-30 was introduced 8 years later than the A100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WG-30 grades versus the A100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30 has outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony A100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the WG-30 vs the A100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and A100 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and A100.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-30 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Ricoh WG-30 will give more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger WG-30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.