Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX200V

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.