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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
Ricoh WG-20
(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
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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-20, both Waterproof cameras and they are both manufactured by Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G900 was introduced 4 years after the WG-20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the G900 scores vs the WG-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Ricoh WG-20

 G900 WG-20 
RevealedFebruary 2018February 2014Newer by 50 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Ricoh G900

 WG-20 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-20

 G900 WG-20 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 features external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the G900 versus the WG-20.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and WG-20 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and WG-20.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh G900 to result in more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer G900 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography factors
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography highlights
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G900
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
70
great battery (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography factors
56
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
environment proofing
great battery (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14MP)
weather proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging info
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-20
 Ricoh G900Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh G900 Ricoh WG-20
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2018-02-21 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Flash on, flash off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 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 340 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $752 $370