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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W530

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • Announced October 2014
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W530 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W530, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was introduced 3 years later than the W530 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-30 matches up against the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony W530

 WG-30 W530 
RevealedOctober 2014January 2011More recent by 46 months

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Ricoh WG-30

 W530 WG-30 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony W530

 WG-30 W530 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-30 versus the W530.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and W530 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and W530.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30 to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern WG-30 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W530 as a Portrait photography camera
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography highlights
Sony W530 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography details
Sony W530 Sports photography details
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
Travel photography with Sony W530
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography factors
Sony W530 Landscape photography factors
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging info
Sony W530 Vlogging info
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
26
pretty wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony W530
 Ricoh WG-30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2014-10-09 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192g (0.42 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $428 $269