Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony RX100 V

Following is a comprehensive review of the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony RX100 V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is very close but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The WG-30 was unveiled 24 months prior to the RX100 V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the WG-30 matches up vs the RX100 V in relation to 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 V. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30 features exterior measurements 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 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-30 versus the RX100 V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and RX100 V is 91 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and RX100 V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-30 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 V will render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged WG-30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.