Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony RX10 IV

Below, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony RX10 IV, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is pretty close but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-30W was released 3 years earlier than the RX10 IV which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-30W matches up versus the RX10 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30W provides exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-30W vs the RX10 IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and RX10 IV is 91 and 52 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and RX10 IV.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-30W because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX10 IV will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WG-30W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.