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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX9

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX9 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
  • Announced October 2014
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX9 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony WX9, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was manufactured 3 years after the WX9 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WG-30W grades versus the WX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony WX9

 WG-30W WX9 
AnnouncedOctober 2014January 2011Newer by 46 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 WX9 WG-30W 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony WX9

 WG-30W WX9 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W features 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 WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony WX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-30W and the WX9.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and WX9 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and WX9.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-30W should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography info
Sony WX9 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography highlights
Sony WX9 Sports photography highlights
45
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Travel photography with Sony WX9
71
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX9 Landscape photography highlights
43
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX9 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony WX9
 Ricoh WG-30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2014-10-09 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) -
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $188