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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • Introduced October 2014
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony HX7V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was unveiled 3 years later than the HX7V and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-30 grades against the HX7V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony HX7V

 WG-30 HX7V 
ReleasedOctober 2014July 2011More recent by 40 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Ricoh WG-30

 HX7V WG-30 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony HX7V

 WG-30 HX7V 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 features outer 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 HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-30 and the HX7V.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and HX7V is 91 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and HX7V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent WG-30 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
Street photography with Sony HX7V
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX7V Travel photography highlights
71
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography information
Sony HX7V Landscape photography information
43
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging features
Sony HX7V Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony HX7V
 Ricoh WG-30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-10-09 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 grams (0.42 pounds) 208 grams (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $428 $499