Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W370
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
- Launched October 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W370 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony W370, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe WG-30W was revealed 4 years later than the W370 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the WG-30W grades versus the W370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W370 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony W370
WG-30W | W370 | |||
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Announced | October 2014 | January 2010 | Fresher by 58 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Ricoh WG-30W
W370 | WG-30W | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony W370
WG-30W | W370 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30W comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony W370 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-30W against the W370.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and W370.
As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern WG-30W is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W370 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-10-09 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 pounds) | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $280 | $230 |