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Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Launched July 2011
Ricoh WG-20
(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
  • Revealed February 2014
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Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh CX5 versus Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was unveiled 3 years before the WG-20 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the CX5 matches up vs the WG-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Ricoh WG-20

 CX5 WG-20 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Ricoh CX5

 WG-20 CX5 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2011More recent by 31 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh WG-20

 CX5 WG-20 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX5 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with 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).

Analyze the Ricoh CX5 versus Ricoh WG-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the CX5 and the WG-20.

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and WG-20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and WG-20.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-20 to show more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older CX5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography info
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX5
Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX5
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
45
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh WG-20
 Ricoh CX5Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh CX5 Ricoh WG-20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-19 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
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 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 - 260 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $370