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Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2011
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
  • Announced February 2014
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Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Ricoh PX and Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Ricoh. The resolution of the PX (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PX was introduced 3 years prior to the WG-20 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the PX matches up against the WG-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Ricoh WG-20

 PX WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Ricoh PX

 WG-20 PX 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2011More modern by 30 months

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Ricoh WG-20

 PX WG-20 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX provides outer measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Ricoh PX and Ricoh WG-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the PX versus the WG-20.

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the PX and WG-20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and WG-20.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh PX to offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged PX is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography details
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
68
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography information
47
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Ricoh WG-20
 Ricoh PXRicoh WG-20
General Information
Company Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh PX Ricoh WG-20
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-08-16 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 156 gr (0.34 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $329 $370