Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony RX10 II

Let's look a little more closely at the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony RX10 II, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is fairly well matched but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-30 was brought out 8 months earlier than the RX10 II so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-30 grades versus the RX10 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30 has got exterior 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 RX10 II has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony RX10 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-30 and the RX10 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and RX10 II is 91 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and RX10 II.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-30 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 II will resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older WG-30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.