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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W380

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W380 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 W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W380 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony W380, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was launched 4 years after the W380 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-30W scores vs the W380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony W380

 WG-30W W380 
RevealedOctober 2014January 2010Newer by 58 months

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 W380 WG-30W 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony W380

 WG-30W W380 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30W enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony W380 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-30W and the W380.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and W380 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and W380.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30W to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer WG-30W is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography info
Sony W380 Portrait photography info
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Street photography with Sony W380
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
Sony W380 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography details
Sony W380 Travel photography details
71
weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
Vlogging with Sony W380
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
29
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony W380
 Ricoh WG-30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-10-09 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 gr (0.43 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $44