Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A350

Let's look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A350, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The WG-30W was unveiled 6 years after the A350 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-30W grades vs the A350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W features outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-30W versus the A350.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and A350 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and A350.

As you can see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-30W using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh WG-30W will provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-30W provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.