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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W650

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W650 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
  • Launched October 2014
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W650 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony W650, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was revealed 2 years after the W650 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-30 scores against the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony W650

 WG-30 W650 
IntroducedOctober 2014January 2012Newer by 34 months

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Ricoh WG-30

 W650 WG-30 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony W650

 WG-30 W650 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 provides 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) and the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony W650 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-30 versus the W650.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and W650.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer WG-30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography factors
Sony W650 Portrait photography factors
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography features
Sony W650 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography factors
Sony W650 Sports photography factors
45
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography info
Sony W650 Travel photography info
71
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (124 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging info
Sony W650 Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony W650
 Ricoh WG-30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-10-09 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192g (0.42 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
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 photographs 220 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $428 $140