Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony RX100 II

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony RX100 II, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is very comparable but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") provide different sensor sizes.

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The WG-30 was unveiled 16 months after the RX100 II making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the WG-30 scores versus the RX100 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 has got exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony RX100 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-30 and the RX100 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and RX100 II is 91 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30 and RX100 II.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-30 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX100 II will provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern WG-30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.