Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony QX30

Here is a thorough overview of the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony QX30, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was launched 5 years later than the QX30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WG-70 grades against the QX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-70 versus the QX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and QX30 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-70 and QX30.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony QX30 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-70 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.