Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony RX10 II

On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony RX10 II, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is relatively similar but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The WG-30W was introduced 8 months before the RX10 II and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-30W grades against the RX10 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony RX10 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the WG-30W versus the RX10 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and RX10 II is 91 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and RX10 II.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-30W using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 II will offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older WG-30W is going to be behind in sensor technology.