Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX350
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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 WX350
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(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
- Replaced the Sony WX300
- Successor is Sony WX500
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Following is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony WX350, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WG-30 was launched 8 months after the WX350 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-30 matches up against the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony WX350
| WG-30 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2014 |  | February 2014 | More modern by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Ricoh WG-30
| WX350 | WG-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony WX350
| WG-30 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony WX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-30 versus the WX350.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and WX350.
All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX350 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher WG-30 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX350 Portrait photography advice
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
Street photography with Sony WX350
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (164g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography features
Sony WX350 Sports photography features
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (470 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (164g)
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no mic support
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (164 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2014-10-09 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 4.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 192g (0.42 pounds) | 164g (0.36 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 shots | 470 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $428 | $270 |