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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W620

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W620 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
  • Announced October 2014
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W620 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W620, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was manufactured 2 years after the W620 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WG-30W matches up vs the W620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony W620

 WG-30W W620 
RevealedOctober 2014January 2012More modern by 34 months

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 W620 WG-30W 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony W620

 WG-30W W620 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W enjoys physical 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 W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-30W vs the W620.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W620 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and W620.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30W to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher WG-30W provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography features
Sony W620 Portrait photography features
36
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Street photography with Sony W620
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography features
Sony W620 Sports photography features
45
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography information
Sony W620 Travel photography information
71
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition (116 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography features
Sony W620 Landscape photography features
43
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging highlights
Sony W620 Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony W620
 Ricoh WG-30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-10-09 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
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
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 images 220 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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 One One
Launch pricing $280 $102