Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W650
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(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
- Launched October 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
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Its time to look closer at the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony W650, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WG-30W was introduced 2 years later than the W650 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WG-30W grades versus the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony W650
| WG-30W | W650 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2014 | January 2012 | Fresher by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Ricoh WG-30W
| W650 | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony W650
| WG-30W | W650 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
| Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30W offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony W650 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-30W compared to the W650.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and W650.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-30W is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W650 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 194 grams (0.43 lbs) | 124 grams (0.27 lbs) |
| 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 photographs | 220 photographs |
| 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | 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 |
| Launch pricing | $280 | $140 |