Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony RX100 III

On this page, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony RX100 III, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is very close but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") boast totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The WG-30W was launched 5 months after the RX100 III so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the WG-30W grades against the RX100 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony RX100 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-30W vs the RX100 III.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and RX100 III is 91 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and RX100 III.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-30W due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 III will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively.