Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A850
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A850 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)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Released April 2010

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A850 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A850, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and A850 (25MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

The WG-30W was revealed 4 years later than the A850 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-30W scores against the A850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A850 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30W & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony A850
WG-30W | A850 | |||
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Released | October 2014 | ![]() | April 2010 | Fresher by 55 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Ricoh WG-30W
A850 | WG-30W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony A850
WG-30W | A850 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony A850 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A850 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-30W compared to the A850.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and A850 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and A850.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-30W with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A850 will give you more detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent WG-30W will have an advantage in sensor tech.

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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A850 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2014-10-09 | 2010-04-15 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6048 x 4032 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/250 secs |
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 | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194g (0.43 lbs) | 895g (1.97 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1415 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 880 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | 2 |
Retail cost | $280 | $0 |