Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A55

Following is a in-depth review of the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony A55, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is very similar but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-30 was brought out 4 years after the A55 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the WG-30 matches up against the A55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30 & Sony SLT-A55. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30 has outside 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 A55 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-30 vs the A55.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and A55 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and A55.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The WG-30 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The fresher WG-30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.