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Ricoh WG-30W

51 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
durability (9)
portability (6)
screen (6)
usability (6)
performance (4)

Negative
low-light (1)
connectivity (1)
lens (1)
zoom (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 51 reviews of Ricoh WG-30W. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Opinions about the performance and portability are overall positive. The screen and durability are also mentioned favorably. Comments are divided on the image quality. The low light performance and connectivity get critical opinions.

usability, durability, screen, portability, performance

zoom, lens, connectivity, low-light

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Ricoh WG-30W is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Ricoh WG-30W

alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 user reviews of Ricoh WG-30W from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the screen and energy efficiency. The battery and price are also mentioned favorably. The low light performance and lens get negative opinions, while the image quality and usability get mixed reviews.

durability, price, battery, energy, screen

performance, connectivity, lens, low-light

65% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Ricoh WG-30W

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Ricoh WG-30W from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca.

50% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Ilse Jurriën (letsgodigital.org)

Ricoh WG-30W

Ricoh WG-30 and WG-30W compact cameras : Looking for the perfect underwater camera, or rugged model to help capture your next adventure? Then look no further than the Ricoh WG-30 and WG-30W, the latest digital compact cameras to join the WG-series from...

Nov, 2014

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Expert review by : Mike Tomkins (imaging-resource.com)

Ricoh WG-30w Review

The Ricoh WG-30W follows in the footsteps of last spring's Ricoh WG-20, itself a straightforward rebadging of last year's Pentax WG-10. Where that camera changed only in name due to the acquisition of Pentax by Ricoh and an adjustment of the latter's...

Available from December 2014 in Carbon Grey or Flame Orange body colors, the Ricoh WG-30W is priced at US$300. It comes bundled with a macro stand, and a variety of accessories are available including a camouflage-themed O-CC1572 Protector Jacket,...

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : Joshua Waller (ephotozine.com)

Ricoh WG-30 Review

Reviewed, the tough Ricoh WG-30, waterproof compact camera with fullHD video recording.

Waterproof to 12m ; Shock and drop-proof ; Impressive macro mode ; 6 LEDs for macro shooting ; HDR mode built in

Doesn't feature a panoramic mode ; Optical zoom not available during video recording ; Red LED light flashes every time you take a photo ; Tripod socket position ; Noise in images

The Ricoh WG-30 is a tough waterproof camera, with a number of useful features, most noticeably, the unique macro LED lights that surround the lens. However, the camera gives images with high levels of noise, and fairly low levels of detail, and whilst...

Jan, 2015

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