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Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2011
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
  • Released October 2014
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Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the PX (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PX was revealed 4 years prior to the WG-30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the PX grades vs the WG-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Ricoh WG-30

 PX WG-30 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Ricoh PX

 WG-30 PX 
ReleasedOctober 2014August 2011More modern by 38 months

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Ricoh WG-30

 PX WG-30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX has external dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the PX compared to the WG-30.

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the PX and WG-30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and WG-30.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged PX will be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography advice
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography features
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh PX
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
68
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh PX
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Ricoh WG-30
 Ricoh PXRicoh WG-30
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh PX Ricoh WG-30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-08-16 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lbs) 192g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 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
Launch pricing $329 $428