Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX9

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.