Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony S950

On this page, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony S950, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was introduced 5 years after the S950 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WG-30W grades vs the S950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W has got external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony S950 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the WG-30W and the S950.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and S950 is 91 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and S950.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to result in greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern WG-30W provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.