Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A580

Let's look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A580, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the A580 (16MP) is pretty similar but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The WG-30 was introduced 3 years later than the A580 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-30 grades versus the A580 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30 comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony A580 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A580 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-30 vs the A580.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and A580 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and A580.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The WG-30 offers the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh tougher. The more modern WG-30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.