Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony a3500

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony a3500, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is pretty similar but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-30 was manufactured 7 months later than the a3500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-30 matches up vs the a3500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 provides physical measurements 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 a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony a3500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-30 and the a3500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and a3500 is 91 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and a3500.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-30 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony a3500 will offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent WG-30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.