Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A57
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A57 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
- Revealed October 2014
(Full Review)
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The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A57, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe WG-30W was released 2 years after the A57 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WG-30W grades against the A57 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A57 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony SLT-A57. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony A57
| WG-30W | A57 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2014 |  | September 2012 | Newer by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Ricoh WG-30W
| A57 | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony A57
| WG-30W | A57 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30W has outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony A57 has dimensions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A57 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-30W versus the A57.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and A57 is 91 and 64 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and A57.
Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The WG-30W features the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult. The more recent WG-30W provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A57 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30W | Sony SLT-A57 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh WG-30W | Sony SLT-A57 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2014-10-09 | 2012-09-13 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 12.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash options | 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 sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 194g (0.43 pounds) | 618g (1.36 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 pictures | 550 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $280 | $1,000 |
