Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W610

Below is a complete comparison of the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony W610, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was introduced 2 years later than the W610 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WG-30 grades against the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30 provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-30 against the W610.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and W610 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and W610.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent WG-30 should have an advantage in sensor tech.