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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
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Ricoh G900 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-30, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are created by Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G900 was revealed 3 years after the WG-30 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G900 matches up vs the WG-30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Ricoh WG-30

 G900 WG-30 
LaunchedFebruary 2018October 2014Newer by 42 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Ricoh G900

 WG-30 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-30

 G900 WG-30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 provides physical measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the G900 and the WG-30.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and WG-30 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and WG-30.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh G900 to give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer G900 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography features
45
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G900
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (247g)
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography information
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery life (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery life (340 per charge)
weather sealing
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (247g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography details
56
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery life (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others in class (247g)
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-30
 Ricoh G900Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Company Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh G900 Ricoh WG-30
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2018-02-21 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 192 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $752 $428