Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-30W

On this page, we are matching up the Ricoh CX2 versus Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the WG-30W and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the CX2 scores vs the WG-30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 & Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX2 comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX2 versus Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the CX2 versus the WG-30W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and WG-30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and WG-30W.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to render more detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older CX2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.