Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A99

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony A99, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The WG-30W was released 23 months later than the A99 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-30W matches up against the A99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W features outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-30W compared to the A99.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and A99 is 91 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and A99.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-30W due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A99 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher WG-30W should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.