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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W370

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W370 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
  • Launched October 2014
Sony W370
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony W370

 WG-30W W370 
AnnouncedOctober 2014January 2010Fresher by 58 months

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 W370 WG-30W 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony W370

 WG-30W W370 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W370 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography info
Sony W370 Portrait photography info
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography advice
Sony W370 Sports photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography highlights
Sony W370 Travel photography highlights
71
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography features
Sony W370 Landscape photography features
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging information
Sony W370 Vlogging information
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony W370
 Ricoh WG-30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
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