Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX1

Here is a extensive analysis of the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-30W was released 5 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-30W matches up versus the HX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W features physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-30W against the HX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and HX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and HX1.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-30W featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-30W will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WG-30W should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.