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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was brought out 6 years earlier than the WG-30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the CX1 grades against the WG-30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Ricoh WG-30

 CX1 WG-30 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Ricoh CX1

 WG-30 CX1 
RevealedOctober 2014February 2009Newer by 68 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh WG-30

 CX1 WG-30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh CX1 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the CX1 against the WG-30.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and WG-30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and WG-30.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30 to render more detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged CX1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography details
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography highlights
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather sealing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography information
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh WG-30
 Ricoh CX1Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh CX1 Ricoh WG-30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-19 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 gr (0.40 lb) 192 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-70 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $428