Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A550

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony A550, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the A550 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-30W was announced 4 years after the A550 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-30W grades vs the A550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony A550 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony A550 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-30W vs the A550.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and A550 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and A550.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-30W with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Ricoh WG-30W will give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WG-30W provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.