Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W370
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010
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The following is a extensive overview of the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony W370, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WG-30 was introduced 4 years after the W370 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-30 matches up against the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony W370
| WG-30 | W370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2014 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 58 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Ricoh WG-30
| W370 | WG-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony W370
| WG-30 | W370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 offers outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony W370 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-30 against the W370.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and W370.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent WG-30 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W370 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2014-10-09 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.6-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 192 gr (0.42 lb) | 179 gr (0.39 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 pictures | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $428 | $230 |
