Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX30
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX30 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
- Released October 2014
(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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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony WX30
| WG-30W | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2014 |  | July 2011 | More modern by 40 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Ricoh WG-30W
| WX30 | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper 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 type | Fixed |  | 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.
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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30W | Sony 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 | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| 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 |