Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX500

Here is a extended overview of the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony WX500, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was brought out 6 months before the WX500 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-30 matches up versus the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 comes with outside measurements 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 WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony WX500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-30 versus the WX500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and WX500 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and WX500.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.