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Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX30

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Introduced February 2018
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
Photography Glossary

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh G900 versus Sony WX30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G900 was introduced 6 years after the WX30 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G900 matches up vs the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony WX30

 G900 WX30 
ReleasedFebruary 2018July 2011Newer by 81 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Ricoh G900

 WX30 G900 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony WX30

 G900 WX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 provides physical measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh G900 versus Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the G900 vs the WX30.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and WX30 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and WX30.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh G900 to provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher G900 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX30 Portrait photography factors
45
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography advice
Sony WX30 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (247g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography details
Sony WX30 Sports photography details
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography features
Sony WX30 Travel photography features
70
great battery (340 per charge)
weather sealing
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
56
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G900
Vlogging with Sony WX30
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
35
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony WX30
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-02-21 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 340 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $752 $259