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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7c

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7c 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
  • Released October 2014
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Announced September 2020
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7c Overview

Here, we are looking at the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7c, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the WG-30 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-30 was manufactured 7 years before the A7c and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the WG-30 matches up vs the A7c for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony A7c

 WG-30 A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Ricoh WG-30

 A7c WG-30 
AnnouncedSeptember 2020October 2014Fresher by 72 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony A7c

 WG-30 A7c 

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30 has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7c in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-30 against the A7c.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and A7c is 91 and 78 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and A7c.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-30 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7c will offer you greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older WG-30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
Portrait photography with Sony A7c
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography highlights
Sony A7c Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography features
Sony A7c Sports photography features
45
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
88
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (740 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography factors
Sony A7c Travel photography factors
71
weather sealing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
86
better than average battery life (740 shots)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
Landscape photography with Sony A7c
43
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
88
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery life (740 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7c as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
86
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony A7c
 Ricoh WG-30Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-30 Sony Alpha A7c
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2014-10-09 2020-09-14
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 693
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 122
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192 gr (0.42 lbs) 509 gr (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 300 images 740 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $428 $1,800