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Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony S930

Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2022
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-70
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony S930 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Ricoh WG-80 versus Sony S930, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the WG-80 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-80 was introduced 13 years after the S930 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-80 matches up vs the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Sony S930

 WG-80 S930 
IntroducedMay 2022January 2009Newer by 163 months
Display sizing2.70"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Ricoh WG-80

 S930 WG-80 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-80 and Sony S930

 WG-80 S930 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-80 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-80 versus Sony S930 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-80 and the S930.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-80 and S930 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-80 and S930.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-80 to offer you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-80 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography advice
Sony S930 Portrait photography advice
43
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
55
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography info
Sony S930 Sports photography info
43
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
44
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.70 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging details
Sony S930 Vlogging details
31
rather wide (28mm)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-80 and Sony S930
 Ricoh WG-80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2022-05-19 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.70" 2.4"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1/8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options On, off Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $219