Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A77

In this write-up, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A77, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and A77 (24MP) and the WG-30 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The WG-30 was unveiled 3 years after the A77 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-30 matches up vs the A77 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30 comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A77 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-30 against the A77.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and A77 is 91 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and A77.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A77 will give you more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher WG-30 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.