Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A7 II
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A7 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed October 2014
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Introduced November 2014
- Previous Model is Sony A7
- Newer Model is Sony A7 III
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A7 II Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony A7 II, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WG-30W was released within a month of the A7 II and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-30W grades versus the A7 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A7 II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony Alpha A7 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony A7 II
WG-30W | A7 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Ricoh WG-30W
A7 II | WG-30W | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony A7 II
WG-30W | A7 II | |||
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Introduced | October 2014 | November 2014 | Same generation | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony A7 II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony A7 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-30W against the A7 II.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and A7 II is 91 and 69 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and A7 II.
All in all, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30W due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7 II will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively.
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A7 II Specifications
Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Alpha A7 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Alpha A7 II |
Class | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-10-09 | 2014-11-20 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 117 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lb) | 599 gr (1.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 90 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2449 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 350 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $280 | $1,456 |