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Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

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
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-30 and Ricoh WG-30W, both Waterproof cameras and they are both manufactured by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was revealed very close to the WG-30W so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-30 grades against the WG-30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 WG-30 WG-30W 

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

 WG-30W WG-30 

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

 WG-30 WG-30W 
RevealedOctober 2014October 2014Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 features outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-30 and the WG-30W.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and WG-30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

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

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and WG-30W.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images although you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
36
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography details
45
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
71
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Ricoh WG-30Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh WG-30 Ricoh WG-30W
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2014-10-09 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192g (0.42 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 300 photographs 300 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $428 $280