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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX80

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX80 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
  • Revealed October 2014
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX80, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was introduced 22 months after the WX80 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-30W grades versus the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony WX80

 WG-30W WX80 
LaunchedOctober 2014January 2013Newer by 22 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 WX80 WG-30W 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony WX80

 WG-30W WX80 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W has got 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 WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-30W and the WX80.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and WX80.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images but you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent WG-30W provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography features
Sony WX80 Portrait photography features
35
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography details
Sony WX80 Sports photography details
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography details
Sony WX80 Travel photography details
71
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography advice
Sony WX80 Landscape photography advice
43
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging advice
Sony WX80 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
35
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony WX80
 Ricoh WG-30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-10-09 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 240 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $276