Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W570

Below, we are looking at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony W570, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was revealed 3 years after the W570 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-30 grades vs the W570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30 has physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony W570 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-30 vs the W570.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and W570 is 91 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and W570.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger WG-30 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.