Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H400
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H400 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)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Launched February 2014
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Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony H400, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WG-30 was announced 8 months after the H400 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-30 grades vs the H400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony H400
| WG-30 | H400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2014 |  | February 2014 | More modern by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Ricoh WG-30
| H400 | WG-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony H400
| WG-30 | H400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-30 versus the H400.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and H400 is 91 and 62 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30 and H400.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony H400 to offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent WG-30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H400 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2014-10-09 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz(R) |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.4-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 8.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1280 X 720 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 192 grams (0.42 lb) | 628 grams (1.38 lb) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 shots | 300 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $428 | $268 |