Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX9V
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX9V 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
- Launched October 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Revealed July 2011
Photography Glossary Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX9V Overview
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony HX9V
| WG-30 | HX9V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2014 |  | July 2011 | More modern by 40 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Ricoh WG-30
| HX9V | WG-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony HX9V
| WG-30 | HX9V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
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.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2014-10-09 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 192g (0.42 lb) | 245g (0.54 lb) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $428 | $328 |