Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony A380

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony A380, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty similar but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-4 was released 4 years later than the A380 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-4 grades against the A380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 offers outside 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 A380 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony A380 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WG-4 vs the A380.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and A380 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and A380.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-4 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Ricoh WG-4 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WG-4 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.