Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX10

Below is a thorough review of the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony WX10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was announced 3 years later than the WX10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WG-30 scores versus the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 features external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony WX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-30 compared to the WX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and WX10 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30 and WX10.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher WG-30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.