Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX350
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX350 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)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Launched December 2016

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX350 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony HX350, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The WG-30W was brought out 3 years prior to the HX350 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-30W grades against the HX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX350 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony HX350
WG-30W | HX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Ricoh WG-30W
HX350 | WG-30W | |||
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Launched | December 2016 | ![]() | October 2014 | More modern by 26 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony HX350
WG-30W | HX350 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30W has got outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony HX350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-30W against the HX350.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and HX350 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and HX350.
Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX350 to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged WG-30W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX350 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-10-09 | 2016-12-20 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ X |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194g (0.43 pounds) | 652g (1.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 300 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $280 | - |