Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony RX100 VA

Lets examine more closely at the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony RX100 VA, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is very similar but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") feature different sensor size.

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The WG-30W was announced 4 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-30W grades against the RX100 VA with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WG-30W against the RX100 VA.

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

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and RX100 VA.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30W with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 VA will offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged WG-30W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.