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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.
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.
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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")
62 mm (2.44")
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
For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:
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