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This topic is tied to the below grammar expression in the grammar library.
わりに
1. Considering A, B (unexpected)
A can also refer to a (normal) expectation with B showing unexpected results compared to that.
お 金 が ない 割 に は 意 外 と 服 装 が 派 手 だ 。 
In contrast for someone with no money, your clothes are unexpectedly flashy.
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Sairen
Level: 1
I don't think わりに describes a comparison, but rather something like "Considering ...".
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マイコー
Level: 262
That's probably a clearer definition for it, thank you :)
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mireille
Level: 1
I-adjective + わりに
Na-adjective + な + わりに

A社は小さいわりに、労働条件がいいようだ。
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マイコー
Level: 262
Added!
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Nicolas2
Level: 31
マイコー は 12月 14日, 2:02に
That's probably a clearer definition for it, thank you :)
と言いました。
Except sometimes it is a comparison, apparently? Just had the question "試験は予想していた割に難しくなかった。"
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マイコー
Level: 262
Well, I'll hope you'll accept an expanded definition 10 years later! I added a bit that should hopefully clarify the usage you're describing.
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