Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A77 II
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched October 2014
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Revealed May 2014
- Superseded the Sony A77
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A77 II Overview
Here is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony A77 II, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WG-30W was released 5 months later than the A77 II so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-30W grades against the A77 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A77 II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30W & Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony A77 II
WG-30W | A77 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Ricoh WG-30W
A77 II | WG-30W | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony A77 II
WG-30W | A77 II | |||
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Revealed | October 2014 | May 2014 | Similar age | |
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony A77 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-30W vs the A77 II.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and A77 II is 91 and 62 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and A77 II.
As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-30W featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A77 II will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Ricoh WG-30W | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-30W | Sony SLT-A77 II |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2014-10-09 | 2014-05-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
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 | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 50 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 79 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 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, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 pounds) | 647 grams (1.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1013 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 480 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $280 | $1,198 |