Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H55
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![Ricoh WG-30 front Ricoh WG-30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-WG-30/Ricoh-WG-30-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55/Sony-H55-front.jpg)
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(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
- Announced October 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H55 Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H55, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The WG-30 was brought out 4 years after the H55 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WG-30 scores against the H55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H55 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony H55
WG-30 | H55 | |||
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Introduced | October 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 53 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Ricoh WG-30
H55 | WG-30 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony H55
WG-30 | H55 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 provides physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the WG-30 versus the H55.
![Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H55 size comparison Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H55 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-WG-30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and H55 is 91 and 92 respectively.
![Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-WG-30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and H55.
All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
![Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-WG-30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-WG-30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-10-09 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 192g (0.42 lbs) | 200g (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $428 | $235 |