Ricoh WG-30W

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    Highlights

    • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
    • 125 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • 9 Focus Points
    • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Overview

    Ricoh WG-30W was announced in 2014 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 16 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 125 to 6,400. The camera has a Fixed 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution.

    Ricoh WG-30W can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Ricoh WG-30W.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Digital Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Ricoh WG-30W has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Ricoh WG-30W features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 6,400.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.


    No Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Ricoh WG-30W.

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Ricoh WG-30W has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Ricoh WG-30W comes with D-LI92 battery pack with battery life of 300 shots.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 68 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Ricoh WG-30W's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


    Flash

    Ricoh WG-30W has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.90 m Auto ISO.

    Physical Parameters

    Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123 x 62 x 30 mm (4.84 x 2.44 x 1.18"). It weighs 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    123 mm (4.84")

    62 mm (2.44")

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    62 mm (2.44")

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    Ricoh WG-30W dimensions

    Ricoh WG-30W for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Ricoh WG-30W is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Ricoh WG-30W gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    66

    Ricoh WG-30W gets a score of 66 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Ricoh WG-30W gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    65

    Ricoh WG-30W gets a score of 65 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Ricoh WG-30W gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    88

    Ricoh WG-30W gets a score of 88 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

    Ricoh WG-30W Evaluation

    We evaluate Ricoh WG-30W and give score of 55 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    55

    Sensor

    POOR
    51

    We give Ricoh WG-30W a score of 51 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    POOR
    44

    We give Ricoh WG-30W a score of 44 for Photo parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    BAD
    14

    We give Ricoh WG-30W a score of 14 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    GOOD
    71

    We give Ricoh WG-30W a score of 71 for Focusing parameters.

    •   9 Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    50

    We give Ricoh WG-30W a score of 50 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    73

    We give Ricoh WG-30W a score of 73 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    AVERAGE
    69

    We give Ricoh WG-30W a score of 69 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
    •   Internal Storage


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