Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-50

Below is a comprehensive review of the Ricoh WG-30 versus Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are produced by Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WG-50 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-30 matches up against the WG-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 and Ricoh WG-50. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30 provides outer 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) and the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-30 versus Ricoh WG-50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the WG-30 vs the WG-50.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and WG-50 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and WG-50.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files however you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older WG-30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.