• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 22.00mm - 580.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony H200 advantages over Ricoh WG-30

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • More telephoto lens reach
    580 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    20.1 vs 16.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    22 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Ricoh WG-30 advantages over Sony H200

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Thinner
    30 mm vs 87 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    192g vs 530g
    Lighter weight
  • 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
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.1 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1500 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 Fujifilm SL300

Sony H200
Fujifilm SL300
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $339
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
Ricoh WG-30
Fujifilm SL300
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Manual focus
  • $339
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Nikon P520

Sony H200
Nikon P520
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $427
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
Ricoh WG-30
Nikon P520
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $427
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Nikon L830

Sony H200
Nikon L830
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach
Ricoh WG-30
Nikon L830
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Manual focus
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Samsung WB1100F

Sony H200
Samsung WB1100F
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • More pixels
  • $527
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
Ricoh WG-30
Samsung WB1100F
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Thinner
  • $527
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Nikon L840

Sony H200
Nikon L840
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
Ricoh WG-30
Nikon L840
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Manual focus
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture
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