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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W510

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W510 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
  • Revealed October 2014
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W510 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W510, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was released 3 years after the W510 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-30W scores against the W510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony W510

 WG-30W W510 
AnnouncedOctober 2014January 2011More modern by 46 months

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 W510 WG-30W 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony W510

 WG-30W W510 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W has external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-30W against the W510.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and W510 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and W510.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer WG-30W will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Portrait photography with Sony W510
35
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography highlights
Sony W510 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography factors
Sony W510 Sports photography factors
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography info
Sony W510 Travel photography info
71
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
32
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging highlights
Sony W510 Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony W510
 Ricoh WG-30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-10-09 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $280 $99