Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-70

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are produced by Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was announced 6 years prior to the WG-70 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-30 matches up versus the WG-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 and Ricoh WG-70. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30 has exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-30 against the WG-70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and WG-70 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and WG-70.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photos but you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older WG-30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.