Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W800
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W800 Key Specs
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- 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
- Released October 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2014
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Below, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W800, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WG-30 was brought out 8 months after the W800 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-30 matches up versus the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony W800
| WG-30 | W800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2014 |  | February 2014 | Newer by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Ricoh WG-30
| W800 | WG-30 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony W800
| WG-30 | W800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 has exterior 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) while the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-30 vs the W800.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and W800 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and W800.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W800 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher WG-30 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W800 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2014-10-09 | 2014-02-13 |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| 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) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.2-6.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 data format | H.264 | AVI MPEG4 |
| 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 | 192g (0.42 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $428 | $90 |