Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony RX1R II

The following is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony RX1R II, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The WG-30W was unveiled 12 months before the RX1R II and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-30W matches up versus the RX1R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony RX1R II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-30W and the RX1R II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and RX1R II is 91 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and RX1R II.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30W using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will show extra detail having an extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged WG-30W will be behind in sensor tech.