Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A33

Lets look much closer at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony A33, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The WG-30 was introduced 4 years later than the A33 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WG-30 grades vs the A33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30 & Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30 has got external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-30 and the A33.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and A33 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and A33.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-30 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh WG-30 will give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern WG-30 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.