Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony A290

Here is a extensive review of the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony A290, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the A290 (14MP) is fairly close but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The WG-4 was unveiled 3 years later than the A290 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-4 grades vs the A290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 comes with external measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony A290 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony A290 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-4 compared to the A290.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and A290 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and A290.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-4 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Ricoh WG-4 will render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.