Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W560
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W560 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
- Announced October 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
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Lets look more closely at the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony W560, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WG-30 was introduced 3 years after the W560 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-30 grades versus the W560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony W560
| WG-30 | W560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2014 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 46 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Ricoh WG-30
| W560 | WG-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony W560
| WG-30 | W560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 features outer 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) while the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-30 compared to the W560.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and W560 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30 and W560.
As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent WG-30 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W560 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
| Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2014-10-09 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| 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) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 192 gr (0.42 lb) | 110 gr (0.24 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $428 | $139 |