Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX10V

Below is a extended review of the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony HX10V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was revealed 2 years later than the HX10V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-30W grades vs the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony HX10V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-30W versus the HX10V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and HX10V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and HX10V.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX10V to produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WG-30W will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.