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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX350

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
34 Overall
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Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(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
(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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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX350 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 WG-30 WX350 
LaunchedOctober 2014February 2014More modern by 8 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Ricoh WG-30

		

		

			
 WX350 WG-30 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 WG-30 WX350 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX350 Portrait photography advice
36
 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
37
 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 Comparison
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
Street photography with Sony WX350
62
 image stabilization (Digital)
 weather proof
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
63
 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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Sports Comparison
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography features
Sony WX350 Sports photography features
45
 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
52
 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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Travel Comparison
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography advice
Sony WX350 Travel photography advice
71
 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)
72
 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)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
43
 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
47
 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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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
33
 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
35
 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

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony WX350
 Ricoh WG-30Sony 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