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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony RX10

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony RX10 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
  • Announced October 2014
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Later Model is Sony RX10 II
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony RX10 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony RX10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is fairly similar but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-30W was introduced 7 months later than the RX10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WG-30W scores vs the RX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony RX10

 WG-30W RX10 
ReleasedOctober 2014March 2014Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 RX10 WG-30W 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1290k230kCrisper display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony RX10

 WG-30W RX10 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W has got physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-30W versus the RX10.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and RX10 is 91 and 58 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and RX10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-30W with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX10 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent WG-30W provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Portrait photography camera
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
70
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Street photography with Sony RX10
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
72
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
environment proofing
good battery power (420 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Travel photography with Sony RX10
71
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
good battery power (420 CIPA)
environment proofing
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery power (420 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging factors
Sony RX10 Vlogging factors
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony RX10
 Ricoh WG-30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-10-09 2014-03-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,290k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 10.20 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 813 gr (1.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 474
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 420 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $698