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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX220

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Introduced October 2014
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony WX220, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was manufactured 8 months later than the WX220 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WG-30 matches up against the WX220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony WX220

 WG-30 WX220 
LaunchedOctober 2014February 2014Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Ricoh WG-30

 WX220 WG-30 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony WX220

 WG-30 WX220 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30 has got exterior measurements 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 WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-30 compared to the WX220.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and WX220 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and WX220.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony WX220 to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-30 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
Portrait photography with Sony WX220
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography highlights
Sony WX220 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography features
Sony WX220 Sports photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography info
Sony WX220 Travel photography info
71
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX220 Landscape photography advice
43
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX220 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony WX220
 Ricoh WG-30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-10-09 2014-02-12
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192 grams (0.42 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 210 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $428 $198