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Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
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
  • Announced October 2014
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh WG-20 versus Ricoh WG-30, both Waterproof cameras and they are both manufactured by Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was launched 8 months before the WG-30 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-20 matches up against the WG-30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Ricoh WG-30

 WG-20 WG-30 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Ricoh WG-20

 WG-30 WG-20 
AnnouncedOctober 2014February 2014More modern by 8 months

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Ricoh WG-30

 WG-20 WG-30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-20 comes with external measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-20 versus Ricoh WG-30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the WG-20 against the WG-30.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and WG-30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-20 and WG-30.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged WG-20 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography features
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
71
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
47
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging advice
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Ricoh WG-30
 Ricoh WG-20Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh WG-20 Ricoh WG-30
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-05 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 164g (0.36 pounds) 192g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 260 images 300 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $370 $428