Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony RX100 VII

Here, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony RX100 VII, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is pretty close but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-30W was brought out 5 years prior to the RX100 VII and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the WG-30W grades versus the RX100 VII when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W features outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-30W against the RX100 VII.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and RX100 VII is 91 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and RX100 VII.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-30W because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older WG-30W will be behind in sensor innovation.