Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX30V

Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sony HX30V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was released 24 months later than the HX30V making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WG-4 scores versus the HX30V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 has got exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-4 compared to the HX30V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and HX30V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and HX30V.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX30V to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher WG-4 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.