Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony RX100 V

Lets look much closer at the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony RX100 V, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is pretty comparable but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-30W was released 24 months earlier than the RX100 V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WG-30W grades against the RX100 V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W has external 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 RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony RX100 V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-30W versus the RX100 V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and RX100 V is 91 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and RX100 V.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30W because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 V will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged WG-30W will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.