Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-20
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93 Imaging
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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed August 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Released February 2014

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh CX4 versus Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The CX4 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WG-20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the CX4 grades vs the WG-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Ricoh WG-20
CX4 | WG-20 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Ricoh CX4
WG-20 | CX4 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 42 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh WG-20
CX4 | WG-20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX4 has external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh CX4 versus Ricoh WG-20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the CX4 vs the WG-20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and WG-20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and WG-20.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-20 to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged CX4 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Ricoh CX4 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model | Ricoh CX4 | Ricoh WG-20 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-08-19 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) | 164 grams (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-100 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $211 | $370 |