Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A35
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
(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
- Launched October 2014
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Here is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony A35, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very well matched but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe WG-30 was unveiled 3 years later than the A35 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the WG-30 scores against the A35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony A35
| WG-30 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2014 |  | September 2011 | Fresher by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Ricoh WG-30
| A35 | WG-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony A35
| WG-30 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 comes with external 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 A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony A35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-30 vs the A35.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and A35 is 91 and 69 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and A35.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The WG-30 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The younger WG-30 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A35 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-30 | Sony SLT-A35 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2014-10-09 | 2011-09-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 192 gr (0.42 lbs) | 415 gr (0.91 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 763 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photos | 440 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $428 | $598 |
