Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX200V
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed October 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Announced May 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX100V
- Replacement is Sony HX300

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX200V Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony HX200V, one is 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 HX200V (18MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The WG-30W was brought out 2 years after the HX200V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-30W matches up versus the HX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX200V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony HX200V
WG-30W | HX200V | |||
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Announced | October 2014 | ![]() | May 2012 | More modern by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Ricoh WG-30W
HX200V | WG-30W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony HX200V
WG-30W | HX200V | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W has external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony HX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-30W compared to the HX200V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and HX200V is 91 and 66 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and HX200V.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX200V to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher WG-30W will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-10-09 | 2012-05-11 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 12.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 lbs) | 583 grams (1.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 450 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $280 | $480 |