Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony a5000

Below is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony a5000, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The WG-30 was unveiled 10 months later than the a5000 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WG-30 matches up against the a5000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Alpha a5000. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 comes with outer 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 a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony a5000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-30 versus the a5000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and a5000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and a5000.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-30 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony a5000 will resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent WG-30 should have a benefit in sensor technology.