Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony A390

In this article, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sony A390, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the A390 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-4 was manufactured 3 years later than the A390 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WG-4 grades against the A390 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A390 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 versus Sony A390 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-4 and the A390.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and A390 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and A390.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-4 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Ricoh WG-4 will produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger WG-4 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.