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Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2013
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon D20 and Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The D20 was announced 7 years before the WG-70 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D20 scores versus the WG-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Ricoh WG-70

 D20 WG-70 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Canon D20

 WG-70 D20 
LaunchedFebruary 2020June 2013More modern by 80 months

Common features in the Canon D20 and Ricoh WG-70

 D20 WG-70 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 comes with external measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Canon D20 and Ricoh WG-70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the D20 compared to the WG-70.

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and WG-70 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and WG-70.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-70 to render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged D20 will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D20
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
33
manual focus
has face detection autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography information
60
weather proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
44
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Ricoh WG-70
 Canon PowerShot D20Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Ricoh WG-70
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-06-18 2020-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 grams (0.50 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $299 $280