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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX30

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Released July 2013
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX30 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony TX30, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was brought out 15 months later than the TX30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the WG-30W grades vs the TX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony TX30

 WG-30W TX30 
ReleasedOctober 2014July 2013More recent by 15 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 TX30 WG-30W 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen size3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony TX30

 WG-30W TX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. 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 TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony TX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-30W and the TX30.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and TX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and TX30.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony TX30 to offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer WG-30W is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography features
Sony TX30 Portrait photography features
36
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography features
Sony TX30 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography features
Sony TX30 Sports photography features
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Travel photography with Sony TX30
71
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography advice
Sony TX30 Landscape photography advice
43
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging information
Sony TX30 Vlogging information
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony TX30
 Ricoh WG-30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-10-09 2013-07-26
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 141 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal -
Storage slots Single Single
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