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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W310

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W310 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony W310, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was manufactured 4 years after the W310 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the WG-30W scores versus the W310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony W310

 WG-30W W310 
RevealedOctober 2014January 2010More modern by 58 months

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 W310 WG-30W 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony W310

 WG-30W W310 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30W comes with outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony W310 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-30W against the W310.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and W310 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and W310.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher WG-30W will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography advice
Sony W310 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Sports photography with Sony W310
45
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Travel photography with Sony W310
71
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Vlogging camera
Sony W310 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony W310
 Ricoh WG-30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-10-09 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 137 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $280 $150