Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony WX30

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony WX30, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was released 8 years later than the WX30 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WG-70 grades versus the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 has external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony WX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-70 and the WX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and WX30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent WG-70 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.