Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A3000

Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony A3000, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The WG-M1 was brought out 13 months after the A3000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WG-M1 scores versus the A3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 has got exterior dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony A3000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-M1 vs the A3000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and A3000 is 91 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and A3000.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-M1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A3000 will give you more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher WG-M1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.