Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony A100

Below is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony A100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and A100 (10MP) and the WG-4 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The WG-4 was manufactured 7 years later than the A100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-4 scores versus the A100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 provides exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony A100 has proportions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 versus the A100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and A100 is 90 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and A100.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Ricoh WG-4 will produce extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.