Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A37
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A37 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Released October 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.6" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Launched May 2012
- Succeeded the Sony A35
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A37 Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony A37, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is pretty close but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WG-30W was introduced 2 years later than the A37 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-30W grades against the A37 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A37 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30W & Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony A37
WG-30W | A37 | |||
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Launched | October 2014 | May 2012 | More recent by 30 months | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.6" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Ricoh WG-30W
A37 | WG-30W | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony A37
WG-30W | A37 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony A37 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WG-30W and the A37.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and A37 is 91 and 67 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and A37.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The WG-30W contains the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The fresher WG-30W should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A37 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30W | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-30W | Sony SLT-A37 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2014-10-09 | 2012-05-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.6 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 pounds) | 506 grams (1.12 pounds) |
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 Overall score | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 799 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 500 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $280 | $522 |