Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony QX100

On this page, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony QX100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Lens-style by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is fairly similar but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-30W was brought out 14 months after the QX100 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-30W matches up against the QX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W has physical 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 QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony QX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-30W and the QX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and QX100 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and QX100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30W featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony QX100 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-30W is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.