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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX30

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX30 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
  • Released October 2014
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX30 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony WX30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was launched 3 years after the WX30 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the WG-30W scores against the WX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony WX30

 WG-30W WX30 
RevealedOctober 2014July 2011More modern by 40 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 WX30 WG-30W 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony WX30

 WG-30W WX30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W has external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony WX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-30W against the WX30.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and WX30.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger WG-30W provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography info
Sony WX30 Portrait photography info
36
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography information
Sony WX30 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography information
Sony WX30 Sports photography information
45
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (117g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
43
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging features
Sony WX30 Vlogging features
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony WX30
 Ricoh WG-30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-10-09 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
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 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $280 $259