Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony HX80 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-30W has external dimensions of 123 x 62 x 30 mm (4.84 x 2.44 x 1.18″) and weighs 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz) (including batteries). Sony HX80 has external dimensions of 102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42″) and weighs 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-30W and the Sony HX80. Sony HX80 is 21mm narrower and 4mm shorter than Ricoh WG-30W but it is also 6mm thicker.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony HX80.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-30W and Sony HX80.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Ricoh WG-30W is significantly lighter (51g ) than the Sony HX80 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the WG-30W, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the HX80.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony HX80's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Ricoh WG-30W's 2.7 screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Sony HX80 LCD screen also has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Ricoh WG-30W has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to HX80.