Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony QX30

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony QX30, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was announced 2 years later than the QX30 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the WG-50 matches up against the QX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-50 has physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony QX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-50 against the QX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and QX30 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-50 and QX30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony QX30 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The newer WG-50 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.