Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W830

Lets look closer at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony W830, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was unveiled 10 months after the W830 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WG-30 grades versus the W830 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about 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") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony W830 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-30 vs the W830.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and W830 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30 and W830.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W830 to provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-30 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.