• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony W730 advantages over Ricoh WG-30

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • More telephoto lens reach
    200 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 30 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    122g vs 192g
    Lighter weight
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Ricoh WG-30 advantages over Sony W730

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    4 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon S3300

Sony W730
Nikon S3300
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Sony W730 vs Nikon S3300

Ricoh WG-30
Nikon S3300
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Nikon S3300

Compared to Sony WX150

Sony W730
Sony WX150
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony W730 vs Sony WX150

Ricoh WG-30
Sony WX150
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony WX150

Compared to Sony W710

Sony W730
Sony W710
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Sony W730 vs Sony W710

Ricoh WG-30
Sony W710
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Thinner

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W710

Compared to Panasonic SZ3

Sony W730
Panasonic SZ3
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • $125
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony W730 vs Panasonic SZ3

Ricoh WG-30
Panasonic SZ3
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $125
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Panasonic SZ3

Compared to Sony W830

Sony W730
Sony W830
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Sony W730 vs Sony W830

Ricoh WG-30
Sony W830
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Manual focus
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony W830

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