Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A900

Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony A900, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and A900 (25MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The WG-30W was brought out 6 years after the A900 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-30W grades versus the A900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30W enjoys outside measurements 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 A900 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony A900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-30W versus the A900.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and A900 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and A900.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-30W featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A900 will provide more detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher WG-30W should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.