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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A35

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A35 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
  • Introduced October 2014
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Older Model is Sony A33
  • Renewed by Sony A37
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A35 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony A35, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is pretty close but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The WG-30W was revealed 3 years later than the A35 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the WG-30W matches up against the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony A35

 WG-30W A35 
AnnouncedOctober 2014September 2011Fresher by 38 months

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 A35 WG-30W 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony A35

 WG-30W A35 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30W enjoys exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony A35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-30W versus the A35.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and A35 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and A35.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The WG-30W comes with the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The fresher WG-30W will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Portrait photography with Sony A35
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
73
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Street photography with Sony A35
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (415g)
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography features
Sony A35 Sports photography features
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
terrible battery power (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography highlights
Sony A35 Travel photography highlights
71
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
lighter than competition (415g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (440 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography highlights
Sony A35 Landscape photography highlights
43
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
terrible battery power (440 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
Vlogging with Sony A35
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
lighter than competition (415g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony A35
 Ricoh WG-30WSony SLT-A35
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-30W Sony SLT-A35
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-10-09 2011-09-20
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 415 gr (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 440 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $280 $598