Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A37
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A37 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced October 2014
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.6" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Introduced May 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony A35
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Lets look much closer at the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A37, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is very well matched but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WG-30 was announced 2 years later than the A37 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the WG-30 scores vs the A37 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony A37
| WG-30 | A37 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2014 |  | May 2012 | More recent by 30 months |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.6" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Ricoh WG-30
| A37 | WG-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony A37
| WG-30 | A37 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony A37 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-30 vs the A37.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and A37 is 91 and 67 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30 and A37.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The WG-30 features the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh harder. The more modern WG-30 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A37 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30 | Sony SLT-A37 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh WG-30 | Sony SLT-A37 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2014-10-09 | 2012-05-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.6 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | 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 | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| 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 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 192g (0.42 pounds) | 506g (1.12 pounds) |
| 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 All around score | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.9 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 799 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 pictures | 500 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $428 | $522 |