Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony a1

The following is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony a1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the WG-30 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The WG-30 was brought out 7 years earlier than the a1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WG-30 grades vs the a1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony a1 has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony a1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-30 against the a1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and a1 is 91 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30 and a1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony a1 will offer you more detail having its extra 34MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged WG-30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.