Leica C vs Ricoh WG-20

Let's look more closely at the Leica C and Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Leica and Ricoh. The image resolution of the C (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the C (1/1.7") and WG-20 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The C was announced 5 months earlier than the WG-20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the C matches up versus the WG-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica C & Ricoh WG-20. The whole galleries are available at Leica C Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica C has got external measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica C and Ricoh WG-20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the C versus the WG-20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the C and WG-20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the C and WG-20.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The C with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Ricoh WG-20 will give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively.