Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony QX10

Its time to look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony QX10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was revealed 14 months after the QX10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WG-30W matches up vs the QX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W comes with external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony QX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WG-30W and the QX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and QX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and QX10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony QX10 to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent WG-30W is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.