Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W730
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W730 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
- Introduced October 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
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Below is a complete assessment of the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W730, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WG-30 was unveiled 22 months later than the W730 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-30 scores versus the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony W730
| WG-30 | W730 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2014 | January 2013 | More recent by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Ricoh WG-30
| W730 | WG-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony W730
| WG-30 | W730 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display size | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30 has physical measurements 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 W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-30 vs the W730.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and W730 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and W730.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent WG-30 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W730 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2014-10-09 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 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 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.3-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 2.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 pounds) | 122 gr (0.27 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 images | 240 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $428 | $138 |