Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W350
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(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
- Announced October 2014
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2010
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W350 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W350, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WG-30W was released 4 years later than the W350 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WG-30W grades against the W350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W350 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony W350
WG-30W | W350 | |||
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Introduced | October 2014 | January 2010 | Fresher by 58 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Ricoh WG-30W
W350 | WG-30W |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony W350
WG-30W | W350 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W provides outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-30W versus the W350.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and W350 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and W350.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger WG-30W will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W350 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-10-09 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $280 | $200 |