Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A3000
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Introduced August 2013
- Later Model is Sony a3500
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A3000 Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A3000, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe WG-30 was announced 14 months later than the A3000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-30 grades versus the A3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A3000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30 & Sony Alpha A3000. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony A3000
WG-30 | A3000 | |||
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Introduced | October 2014 | August 2013 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Ricoh WG-30
A3000 | WG-30 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony A3000
WG-30 | A3000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 offers outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A3000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WG-30 against the A3000.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and A3000 is 91 and 69 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and A3000.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-30 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A3000 will resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A3000 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Alpha A3000 |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-10-09 | 2013-08-27 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD, H.264, MP4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 192 grams (0.42 lbs) | 411 grams (0.91 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1068 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 470 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $428 | $398 |