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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Successor is Sony RX1R II
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony RX1R Overview

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony RX1R, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the WG-30 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-30 was launched 16 months after the RX1R making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WG-30 grades vs the RX1R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony RX1R

 WG-30 RX1R 
AnnouncedOctober 2014June 2013More modern by 16 months

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Ricoh WG-30

 RX1R WG-30 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony RX1R

 WG-30 RX1R 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30 has got physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WG-30 and the RX1R.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and RX1R is 91 and 79 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and RX1R.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-30 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1R will show greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-30 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
82
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography features
Sony RX1R Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography highlights
Sony RX1R Sports photography highlights
45
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography advice
Sony RX1R Travel photography advice
71
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (482g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX1R Landscape photography highlights
43
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
Vlogging with Sony RX1R
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (482 grams)
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony RX1R
 Ricoh WG-30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-10-09 2013-06-26
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 grams (0.42 lb) 482 grams (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 91
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2537
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 270 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $428 $2,798