Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony QX30 Comparison

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Ricoh WG-6

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Sony QX30

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony QX30 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Ricoh WG-6, which was introduced in February 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Sony QX30, which was introduced in September 2014 is a Lens-style camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, QX30 is 4 years older than WG-6. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony QX30 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2018-02-21

20MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 6400

28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens

Digital only Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840x2160 video resolution

246g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Replaced Ricoh WG-5 GPS Compare

Sony QX30 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2014-09-03

20MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 80 - 3200

24-720 mm F3.5-6.3 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

Fixed Type Screen

10 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

193g. 68 x 65 x 58 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Sony QX30 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30

Built-in Flash	Yes vs No	Useful in low-light
Max ISO	6.400 vs 3.200	100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size	3" vs	3 inches larger display
Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/1600s	faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life	340 shots vs 200 shots	140 more frames with a single charge
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Max Aperture - Tele	5.50 vs 6.30	faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution	3840x2160 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 over Ricoh WG-6

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs Supports FlashAir SD cards	Better connectivity
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
Weight	193 g vs 246 g	53 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 28mm	4 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	720mm vs 140mm	580 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	30× vs 5x	more flexible focal coverage
NFC Connection	Yes vs No	Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30

Image Stabilization	Digital only vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Max Resolution	20 MP vs 20 MP	Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 0k dots	High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting	fps vs 10.0fps	Fast shooting speeds

Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size	3" vs	Small display

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony QX30: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh WG-6 and Sony QX30 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-6 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz) (including batteries). Sony QX30 has external dimensions of 68 x 65 x 58 mm (2.68 x 2.56 x 2.28″) and weighs 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony QX30. Sony QX30 is 50mm narrower and 1mm shorter than Ricoh WG-6 but it is also 25mm thicker.

Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony QX30 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony QX30.

Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony QX30 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony QX30.

Top View Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony QX30 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony QX30 is significantly lighter (53g ) than the Ricoh WG-6 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

WG-6

QX30

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

WG-6

QX30

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh WG-6's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sony QX30's screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony QX30: Sensor Comparison

Both Ricoh WG-6 and Sony QX30 have 1/2.3-inch sized 20.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the WG-6 and QX30 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony QX30 Cameras

Ricoh WG-6 and Sony QX30 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony QX30 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Sony QX30 features a 24-720 mm F3.5-6.3 30× zoom lens.

Sony QX30 has 4mm wider coverage than the Ricoh WG-6. Both cameras has a max aperture of f3.50 at the wide end. On the tele end, Sony QX30 has 580mm longer telezoom reach than the Ricoh WG-6. However, with a max aperture of f5.50, Ricoh WG-6 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WG-6

QX30

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Lens-style Cameras

WG-6

QX30

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Lens-style Cameras

WG-6

QX30

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Lens-style Cameras

WG-6

QX30

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Sony QX30 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Sony QX30 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Ricoh WG-6 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Sony QX30 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony QX30 for Street Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Sony QX30 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Wireless Connection
720 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1600s
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.30
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Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony QX30 for Daily Photography

POOR

Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
246g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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193g
30.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Body Thickness 58mm
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Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony QX30 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony QX30: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Ricoh WG-6 and Sony QX30, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Ricoh WG-6 and Sony QX30 scores compare:

Ricoh WG-6

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #72 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #513 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Sony QX30
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Sony QX30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Ricoh WG-6	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Brand	Ricoh	Sony
Announced	2018-02-21	2014-09-03
Body Type	Compact	Lens-style
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	20 megapixels	20 megapixels
Max Resolution	5184 x 3888	5184 x 3888
Max Native Light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	125 ISO	80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	9	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-140 mm (5x)	24-720 mm (30×)
Max Aperture	F3.5-5.5	F3.5-6.3
Macro Focus Range	1cm	n/a
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"
Resolution	1,040k dots	0k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/1600s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Digital only	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	5.50 m (with Auto ISO)	no built-in flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	n/a	10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	3840x2160	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Supports FlashAir SD cards	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	246g	193g
Dimensions	118 x 66 x 33mm	68 x 65 x 58mm
Battery Life	340 shots	200 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	Built-in	None
DxO Sensor Scores
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