Ricoh WG-30 vs Zeiss ZX1

Following is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh WG-30 vs Zeiss ZX1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Zeiss. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the WG-30 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-30 was announced 5 years earlier than the ZX1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-30 matches up against the ZX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 and Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30 offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-30 vs Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-30 against the ZX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and ZX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30 and ZX1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-30 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will deliver greater detail with its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WG-30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.