Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A330

Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony A330, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and A330 (10MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-30W was brought out 5 years later than the A330 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-30W matches up versus the A330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30W & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W provides outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony A330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-30W and the A330.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and A330 is 91 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and A330.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-30W due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Ricoh WG-30W will result in extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern WG-30W should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.