Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A700
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Announced October 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Launched December 2007
- Superseded the Konica Minolta 7D
- Newer Model is Sony A77

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A700 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony A700, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and A700 (12MP) and the WG-30 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

The WG-30 was revealed 6 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the WG-30 grades vs the A700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A700 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony A700
WG-30 | A700 | |||
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Launched | October 2014 | ![]() | December 2007 | Fresher by 83 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Ricoh WG-30
A700 | WG-30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony A700
WG-30 | A700 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 features outer 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) while the Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
Check the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony A700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-30 vs the A700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and A700 is 91 and 58 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and A700.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-30 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Ricoh WG-30 will produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer WG-30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A700 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2014-10-09 | 2007-12-19 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4272 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 192 gr (0.42 lb) | 768 gr (1.69 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 581 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | 2 |
Pricing at launch | $428 | $1,000 |