Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony QX100

The following is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony QX100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-30 was unveiled 14 months after the QX100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the WG-30 scores against the QX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30 enjoys exterior 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) while the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony QX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-30 and the QX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and QX100 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and QX100.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony QX100 will give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger WG-30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.