Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony a5100

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony a5100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The WG-30W was brought out 2 months later than the a5100 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WG-30W matches up vs the a5100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony Alpha a5100. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W has outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony a5100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-30W versus the a5100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and a5100 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and a5100.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-30W because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony a5100 will give you greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.