Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX9V

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX9V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was manufactured 3 years after the HX9V which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-30 matches up versus the HX9V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 enjoys outer measurements 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 HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WG-30 versus the HX9V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and HX9V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and HX9V.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images however you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer WG-30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.