Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W730

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").

Photography Glossary

The 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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

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).

Check out the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W730 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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.