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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H55

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(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
Sony H55
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony H55

 WG-30W H55 
LaunchedOctober 2014June 2010Newer by 53 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 H55 WG-30W 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony H55

 WG-30W H55 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H55 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography details
Sony H55 Portrait photography details
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography details
Sony H55 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography features
Sony H55 Sports photography features
45
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography information
Sony H55 Travel photography information
71
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography info
Sony H55 Landscape photography info
43
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging factors
Sony H55 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony H55
 Ricoh WG-30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
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