Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A390

On this page, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A390, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the A390 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The WG-30 was introduced 4 years later than the A390 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WG-30 scores vs the A390 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30 features external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A390 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-30 against the A390.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and A390 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and A390.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-30 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Ricoh WG-30 will resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher WG-30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.