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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX30

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Revealed October 2014
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony WX30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was brought out 3 years later than the WX30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-30 grades versus the WX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony WX30

 WG-30 WX30 
LaunchedOctober 2014July 2011More recent by 40 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Ricoh WG-30

 WX30 WG-30 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony WX30

 WG-30 WX30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony WX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-30 vs the WX30.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and WX30.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files however you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer WG-30 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography information
Sony WX30 Portrait photography information
36
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
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 factors
Sony WX30 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30
Sports photography with Sony WX30
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proofing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (117g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX30 Landscape photography factors
43
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging factors
Sony WX30 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
35
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony WX30
 Ricoh WG-30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-10-09 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 grams (0.42 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $428 $259