Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX200V

Following is a complete review of the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX200V, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was launched 2 years after the HX200V which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-30 scores against the HX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 comes with external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-30 vs the HX200V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and HX200V is 91 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and HX200V.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX200V to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern WG-30 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.