Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H200

Below is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H200, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was announced 22 months later than the H200 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WG-30W matches up against the H200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30W has external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-30W compared to the H200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and H200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and H200.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony H200 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern WG-30W will have an advantage in sensor technology.