Pentax Efina vs Ricoh WG-20
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Pentax Efina vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
- Launched June 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2014
Pentax Efina vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Pentax Efina vs Ricoh WG-20, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe Efina was brought out 8 months prior to the WG-20 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Efina scores versus the WG-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax Efina vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Efina & Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are available at Pentax Efina Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Ricoh WG-20
Efina | WG-20 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Pentax Efina
WG-20 | Efina | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | June 2013 | More modern by 8 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Pentax Efina and Ricoh WG-20
Efina | WG-20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Pentax Efina vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax Efina features outer dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax Efina vs Ricoh WG-20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Efina and the WG-20.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and WG-20 is 97 and 93 respectively.
Pentax Efina vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Efina and WG-20.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged Efina will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Pentax Efina vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax Efina vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Pentax Efina | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model type | Pentax Efina | Ricoh WG-20 |
Class | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-06-03 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 20cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | QVGA TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.10 m | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 91 grams (0.20 lb) | 164 grams (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | 200 photos | 260 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI109 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $10 | $370 |