Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W810
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W810 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)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
- Announced January 2014
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W810, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WG-30W was brought out 10 months later than the W810 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WG-30W grades against the W810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W810 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony W810
| WG-30W | W810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2014 |  | January 2014 | Fresher by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Ricoh WG-30W
| W810 | WG-30W |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony W810
| WG-30W | W810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30W comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W810 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-30W and the W810.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and W810 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and W810.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W810 to produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent WG-30W provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony W810 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 |
| Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2014-10-09 | 2014-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 27-162mm (6.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.20 m (with ISO auto) |
| Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 194 grams (0.43 pounds) | 111 grams (0.24 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" 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 photographs | 200 photographs |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $280 | $100 |