Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A9

Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A9, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and A9 (24MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The WG-30W was launched 3 years before the A9 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-30W grades versus the A9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony Alpha A9. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30W offers external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A9 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WG-30W versus the A9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and A9 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and A9.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30W because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A9 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged WG-30W is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.