Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H55
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H55 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
- Introduced October 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H55 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H55, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The WG-30W was brought out 4 years after the H55 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-30W grades against the H55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H55 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony H55
WG-30W | H55 | |||
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Launched | October 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 53 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Ricoh WG-30W
H55 | WG-30W | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony H55
WG-30W | H55 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W provides outer 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 H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-30W compared to the H55.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and H55 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and H55.
To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-30W to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer WG-30W is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H55 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-10-09 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 pounds) | 200 gr (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $280 | $235 |