Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-50

In this article, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-30W versus Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof cameras and both are designed by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was announced 3 years before the WG-50 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-30W matches up vs the WG-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30W & Ricoh WG-50. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-30W compared to the WG-50.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and WG-50 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and WG-50.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of files but you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older WG-30W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.