Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX1

On this page, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony WX1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the WG-30 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.

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The WG-30 was manufactured 5 years after the WX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WG-30 grades against the WX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 offers 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 WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony WX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-30 against the WX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and WX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and WX1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-30 will produce greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer WG-30 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.