Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony RX10

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony RX10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is fairly similar but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-30 was revealed 7 months after the RX10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-30 grades vs the RX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30 enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony RX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the WG-30 vs the RX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and RX10 is 91 and 58 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and RX10.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX10 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer WG-30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.