Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W350
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W350 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony W350, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The WG-30 was manufactured 4 years after the W350 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-30 scores versus the W350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W350 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony W350
WG-30 | W350 | |||
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Revealed | October 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 58 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Ricoh WG-30
W350 | WG-30 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony W350
WG-30 | W350 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30 has physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony W350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-30 against the W350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and W350 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and W350.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger WG-30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-10-09 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 192g (0.42 lbs) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $428 | $200 |