Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A290

On this page, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A290, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the A290 (14MP) is very similar but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The WG-30 was launched 4 years later than the A290 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WG-30 grades vs the A290 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony A290 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A290 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WG-30 versus the A290.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and A290 is 91 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30 and A290.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-30 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Ricoh WG-30 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent WG-30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.