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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Released October 2014
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Released May 2020
  • Renewed by Sony ZV-1 II
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony ZV-1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very well matched but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") use different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-30W was revealed 6 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-30W grades versus the ZV-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Ricoh WG-30W

		

		

			
 ZV-1 WG-30W 
ReleasedMay 2020October 2014More modern by 68 months
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W has got external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony ZV-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-30W versus the ZV-1.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and ZV-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and ZV-1.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-30W using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony ZV-1 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WG-30W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1
35
 good megapixels (16MP)
 includes face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
73
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 includes face detection focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography info
Sony ZV-1 Street photography info
61
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 environment sealing
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
85
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is good (1")
 supports RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography advice
45
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
71
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 high max frames per second (24.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 includes tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 bad battery pack (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1
71
 environment sealing
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
81
 lighter than competition (294g)
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 selfie friendly display
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 bad battery pack (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography advice
43
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 environment sealing
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
70
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 supports RAW files
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging features
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging features
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 includes face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone support
86
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external microphone support
 lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony ZV-1
 Ricoh WG-30WSony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-30W Sony ZV-1
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-10-09 2020-05-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW images    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $280 $750