Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A450

Below, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A450, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is pretty close but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The WG-30 was released 4 years after the A450 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WG-30 scores against the A450 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30 has physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A450 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-30 vs the A450.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and A450 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and A450.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-30 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Ricoh WG-30 will render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WG-30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.