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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W610

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W610 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 W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W610 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony W610, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was revealed 2 years after the W610 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-30W matches up against the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony W610

 WG-30W W610 
RevealedOctober 2014January 2012More modern by 34 months

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 W610 WG-30W 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony W610

 WG-30W W610 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W comes with outside dimensions 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 W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-30W versus the W610.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W610 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and W610 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and W610.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30W to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher WG-30W is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Portrait photography with Sony W610
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography info
Sony W610 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography information
Sony W610 Sports photography information
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography advice
Sony W610 Landscape photography advice
43
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
decently wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
Vlogging with Sony W610
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony W610
 Ricoh WG-30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-10-09 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 alias 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $200