Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A380

Below is a complete analysis of the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A380, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is very similar but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The WG-30W was revealed 5 years later than the A380 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WG-30W grades against the A380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W has physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony A380 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-30W against the A380.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and A380 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and A380.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-30W having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Ricoh WG-30W will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-30W should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.