Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A230

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A230, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and A230 (10MP) and the WG-30 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-30 was revealed 5 years later than the A230 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WG-30 grades versus the A230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A230 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 are employing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-30 against the A230.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and A230 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and A230.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-30 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Ricoh WG-30 will give you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger WG-30 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.