Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX350
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX350 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
- Released October 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Launched December 2016
Photography Glossary Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX350 Overview
Following is a extended overview of the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony HX350, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WG-30 was unveiled 3 years before the HX350 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the WG-30 matches up versus the HX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony HX350
| WG-30 | HX350 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Ricoh WG-30
| HX350 | WG-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | December 2016 |  | October 2014 | More modern by 26 months |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony HX350
| WG-30 | HX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 provides outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony HX350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-30 vs the HX350.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and HX350 is 91 and 62 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30 and HX350.
All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX350 to give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged WG-30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX350 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2014-10-09 | 2016-12-20 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | 192g (0.42 lbs) | 652g (1.44 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
| 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 | 300 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $428 | - |
