Leica X1 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Its time to examine more closely at the Leica X1 versus Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Leica and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) and the X1 (APS-C) and WG-30W (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X1 was introduced 5 years before the WG-30W which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica X1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the X1 matches up versus the WG-30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica X1 and Ricoh WG-30W. The whole galleries are provided at Leica X1 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica X1 comes with physical dimensions of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Leica X1 versus Ricoh WG-30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the X1 compared to the WG-30W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the X1 and WG-30W is 89 and 91 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the X1 and WG-30W.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X1 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh WG-30W will offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged X1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.