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Ricoh WG-30 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:192 gBattery life (CIPA):300 shots

Ricoh WG-30 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

4.1

Overall score

Score
4.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

90%

4.1

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 89% of cameras
4.1

Technical score

Technical score
4.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

28%

5.2

Sensor & Image

25%

2.9

Photo Features

18%

4.5

Video & Audio

14%

4.2

Display & Design

8%

3.8

Battery & Power

7%

3.0

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 84% of cameras
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £220

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Technical Specifications of camera Ricoh WG-30

Technical score
Technical score
4.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

28%

5.2

Sensor & Image

25%

2.9

Photo Features

18%

4.5

Video & Audio

14%

4.2

Display & Design

8%

3.8

Battery & Power

7%

3.0

Connectivity & Storage

4.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Ricoh WG-30 has a popularity score of 1, which is lower than 51.3% of cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

60%

4.1

Overall score

40%

9.4

Price

5.7
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
16 MP
Main camera megapixels
16 MP
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 16 MP, which is lower than that of 61.9% of cameras and equal to that of 10.1% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.34 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.34 µm
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.34 µm, which are smaller than those in 74.1% of cameras and the same size as those in 14% of cameras.
Base ISO
125
Base ISO
125
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 125 which is higher than that of 72.4% of cameras and equal to that of 8.1% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 6400 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 6,400
â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 6,400, which is higher than that of 37.3% of cameras and equal to that of 16.2% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
9
N. of focus points
9
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 9 focus points, fewer than the number offered by 67.1% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 26% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1920 px
Max video resolution
1920 px
â–² Better than 29% of models
This camera supports 1920 px video recording which is higher quality than that of 28.7% of cameras and equal to that of 47.1% of cameras.
Video bitrate
16 Mbps
Video bitrate
16 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 16 Mbps which is lower than that of 80.8% of cameras and equal to that of 1.4% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264, H.265
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Type
compact
Weight
192 g
Weight
192 g
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 192 g which is lighter than 82.4% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.1% of cameras.
Width
122.5 mm
Width
122.5 mm
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 122.5 mm which is wider than 55.5% of cameras and equal to that of 1.2% of cameras.
Height
61.5 mm
Height
61.5 mm
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 61.5 mm which is shorter than 74.8% of cameras and equal to that of 0.5% of cameras.
Thickness
29.5 mm
Thickness
29.5 mm
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 29.5 mm which is thinner than 77.2% of cameras and equal to that of 0.3% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
300 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
300 shots
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 300 shots, which is shorter than that of 57.8% of cameras and equal to that of 6.7% of cameras.
Battery capacity
770 mAh
Battery capacity
770 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 770 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 85% of cameras and equal to those in 0.1% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
â–² Better than 54% of models
This camera uses Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) which is newer than that of 54.2% of cameras and equal to that of 35.6% of cameras.
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 120 fps high-speed video.
  • 203 g lighter
    Weight
    192 g
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (192 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    192 g vs 395 g
  • Built-in timelapse
    Timelapse function
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • 0.07 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.068 GB
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0.1 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.068 GB vs 0 GB
  • 16.5 mm thinner
    Thickness
    29.5 mm
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (29.5 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    29.5 mm vs 46 mm
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • 12.4 mm shorter body
    Height
    61.5 mm
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (61.5 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    61.5 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 203 g lighter
    Weight
    192 g
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (192 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    192 g vs 395 g
  • 16.5 mm thinner
    Thickness
    29.5 mm
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (29.5 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    29.5 mm vs 46 mm
  • 12.4 mm shorter body
    Height
    61.5 mm
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (61.5 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    61.5 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 1 more customizable buttons
    Customizable button count
    1
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <0 – >7
    This camera has more customizable buttons than the average camera (1 vs 0). The average camera offers 0 customizable buttons.
    1 vs 0
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 120 fps high-speed video.
  • Built-in timelapse
    Timelapse function
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • 0.07 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.068 GB
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0.1 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.068 GB vs 0 GB
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.34 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.34 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 4.62 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1.08 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1.1 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1.08 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • 0.3 in smaller screen diagonal
    Screen size
    2.7 in
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <2.7 in – >3.2 in
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (2.7 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    2.7 in vs 3 in
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 350 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    770 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (770 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    770 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • 93% less popular
    Ricoh WG-30 is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • 8.9% worse value for money
    Ricoh WG-30 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (5.69 vs 6.2).
    5.69 vs 6.2
  • 0.3 in smaller screen diagonal
    Screen size
    2.7 in
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <2.7 in – >3.2 in
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (2.7 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    2.7 in vs 3 in
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 12 m shallower water resistance
    Waterproof depth rating
    12 m
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >0 m
    This camera has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average camera (12 m vs 0 m). The average camera has a waterproof depth rating of 0 m.
    12 m vs 0 m
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.34 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.34 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    16 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (16 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    16 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 4.62 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1.08 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1.1 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1.08 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 14 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    9
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (9 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    9 vs 23
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 72% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
    No true manual exposure mode.
  • 26 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    4 s
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (4 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    4 s vs 30 s
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 14 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    16 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
    This camera has a lower video bitrate than the average camera (16 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    16 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • 5 min shorter recording time
    Max video recording time
    25 min
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <25 min – >60 min
    This camera records continuously for less time than the average camera (25 min vs 30 min). The average camera records for 30 min.
    25 min vs 30 min
  • 350 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    770 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (770 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    770 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • 30 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    300 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (300 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    300 shots vs 330 shots

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Third-party reviews

What we like about Ricoh WG-30

  • Excellent image quality and impressive results, especially in underwater mode
  • Very robust and ideal for outdoor activities (waterproof up to 12 m, shockproof, frost-proof and break-proof)
  • Compact, lightweight design that fits comfortably in the hand
  • Reliable protection against adverse weather conditions such as cold

What we don't like about Ricoh WG-30

  • Mixed feedback on longevity, occasional reports of a sensitive screen
  • The display resolution is rather low at 230,000 pixels
  • Some disagreement among users regarding overall long-term reliability
  • No wireless Wi-Fi connectivity available on standard model (WG-30W model only)

Verdict

The Ricoh WG-30 is a rugged compact camera featuring a 16-megapixel 1/2.3-inch back-illuminated CMOS sensor, a 5x optical zoom lens (28-140mm equivalent), and a 2.7-inch LCD screen. It stands out for its exceptional durability, being waterproof to 12 metres, shockproof from 1.5 metres, freezeproof down to -10°C, and crushproof up to 100kgf, while also offering unique built-in macro LEDs for close-up shooting. However, it lacks optical image stabilisation, does not support RAW format recording, and cannot use optical zoom while recording video.

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