Ricoh WG-30W vs Zeiss ZX1
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 37MP - Full frame Sensor
- 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 51200
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 35mm (F2-22) lens
- 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
- Launched September 2018
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Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-30W and Zeiss ZX1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Zeiss. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.
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Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-30W matches up vs the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Zeiss ZX1
| WG-30W | ZX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Ricoh WG-30W
| ZX1 | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2018 |  | October 2014 | Fresher by 48 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 4.34" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+1.64") |
| Display resolution | 2765k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+2535k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Zeiss ZX1
| WG-30W | ZX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W features 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 Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the WG-30W vs the ZX1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and ZX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and ZX1.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-30W having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will deliver greater detail using its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older WG-30W is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30W | Zeiss ZX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | Zeiss |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-30W | Zeiss ZX1 |
| Class | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2014-10-09 | 2018-09-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 37MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7488 x 4992 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 255 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2-22 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 4.34 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 2,765k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 6,221k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 194g (0.43 pounds) | 800g (1.76 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 images | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | 512GB internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $280 | - |
