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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX200V

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(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
Sony HX200V
(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  • Superseded the Sony HX100V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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony HX200V

 WG-30W HX200V 
AnnouncedOctober 2014May 2012More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Ricoh WG-30W

 HX200V WG-30W 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony HX200V

 WG-30W HX200V 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX200V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography information
Sony HX200V Portrait photography information
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Street photography with Sony HX200V
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography features
Sony HX200V Sports photography features
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (450 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
71
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
better than average battery life (450 shots)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (583 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX200V Landscape photography highlights
43
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
better than average battery life (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging highlights
Sony HX200V Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
27
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (583 grams)
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony HX200V
 Ricoh WG-30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
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
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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