Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony QX30

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony QX30, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was announced 3 years later than the QX30 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the WG-6 scores vs the QX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 features physical measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-6 compared to the QX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and QX30 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and QX30.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher WG-6 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.