Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W230

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony W230, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was brought out 5 years later than the W230 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WG-30 grades versus the W230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30 enjoys outer measurements 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 W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony W230 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-30 vs the W230.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and W230 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and W230.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern WG-30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.