Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony RX1R
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony RX1R Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony RX1R
WG-30 | RX1R | |||
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Announced | October 2014 | June 2013 | More modern by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Ricoh WG-30
RX1R | WG-30 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony RX1R
WG-30 | RX1R | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony RX1R in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony RX1R Specifications
Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
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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 |