Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A300
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A300 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
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed October 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Introduced January 2008
- Renewed by Sony A330
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A300 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A300, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and A300 (10MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WG-30W was unveiled 6 years later than the A300 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the WG-30W matches up vs the A300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony A300
WG-30W | A300 | |||
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Introduced | October 2014 | January 2008 | Fresher by 82 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Ricoh WG-30W
A300 | WG-30W | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony A300
WG-30W | A300 | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30W enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A300 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).
See the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WG-30W and the A300.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and A300 is 91 and 64 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and A300.
As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-30W with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh WG-30W will offer extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-30W will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A300 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2014-10-09 | 2008-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) | 632 gr (1.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 538 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | Compact Flash |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $280 | $0 |