Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony RX100 VI

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony RX100 VI, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is pretty well matched but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The WG-30 was unveiled 4 years prior to the RX100 VI which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-30 grades vs the RX100 VI for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30 has external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony RX100 VI in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WG-30 versus the RX100 VI.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and RX100 VI is 91 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and RX100 VI.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 VI will give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged WG-30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.