Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony RX1R II

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony RX1R II, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the WG-30 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-30 was released 12 months prior to the RX1R II so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-30 grades against the RX1R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30 offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-30 vs the RX1R II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and RX1R II is 91 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and RX1R II.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-30 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX1R II will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged WG-30 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.