Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony W730

Below is a in-depth review of the Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony W730, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-80 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-80 was launched 9 years later than the W730 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-80 scores against the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-80 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-80 enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony W730 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-80 compared to the W730.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-80 and W730 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-80 and W730.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of files though you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher WG-80 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.