Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A6100
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A6100 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
- Released October 2014
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Introduced August 2019

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A6100 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony A6100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

The WG-30W was launched 5 years earlier than the A6100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the WG-30W scores versus the A6100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A6100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony A6100
WG-30W | A6100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Ricoh WG-30W
A6100 | WG-30W | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | ![]() | October 2014 | More modern by 59 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony A6100
WG-30W | A6100 |
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W has got physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony A6100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-30W vs the A6100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and A6100 is 91 and 81 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and A6100.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-30W due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A6100 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged WG-30W will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Alpha a6100 |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-10-09 | 2019-08-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 32000 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194g (0.43 pounds) | 396g (0.87 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 420 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $280 | $748 |