Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX500

Here is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony WX500, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was unveiled 6 months before the WX500 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WG-30W matches up against the WX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W has got outside 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 WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony WX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-30W vs the WX500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and WX500 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and WX500.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.