Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W560
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W560 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
- Released October 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
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Here is a extensive review of the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W560, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WG-30W was revealed 3 years later than the W560 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WG-30W scores versus the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W560 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony W560
| WG-30W | W560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2014 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 46 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Ricoh WG-30W
| W560 | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony W560
| WG-30W | W560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W has 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 W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-30W versus the W560.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and W560 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and W560.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to give greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The fresher WG-30W should have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W560 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
| Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2014-10-09 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 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 resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| 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) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 194g (0.43 pounds) | 110g (0.24 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $280 | $139 |