Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W550

Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony W550, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was released 3 years after the W550 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the WG-30 matches up against the W550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 provides exterior 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 W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony W550 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-30 compared to the W550.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and W550 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and W550.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer WG-30 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.