Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony HX30V

Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony HX30V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-80 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-80 was introduced 10 years later than the HX30V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-80 scores vs the HX30V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-80 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-80 offers outside 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 HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony HX30V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-80 compared to the HX30V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-80 and HX30V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-80 and HX30V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX30V to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-80 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.