Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX30V
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Released February 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX20V
- Successor is Sony HX50V
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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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sony HX30V
| WG-4 | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Ricoh WG-4
| HX30V | WG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony HX30V
| WG-4 | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
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).
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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.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
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.
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
| Ricoh WG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh WG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2014-02-05 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 7.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 230g (0.51 lbs) | 254g (0.56 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 240 images | 320 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $330 | $420 |