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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony a3500

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

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
  • Released February 2014
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony A3000
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony a3500 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony a3500, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the WG-20 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The WG-20 was introduced about the same time to the a3500 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-20 matches up against the a3500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony a3500

 WG-20 a3500 

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Ricoh WG-20

 a3500 WG-20 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony a3500

 WG-20 a3500 
ReleasedFebruary 2014March 2014Same age
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-20 comes with outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WG-20 and the a3500.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and a3500 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and a3500.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-20 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony a3500 will render more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography features
Sony a3500 Portrait photography features
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography highlights
Sony a3500 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography details
Sony a3500 Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
60
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
Travel photography with Sony a3500
71
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
great battery pack (470 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (411 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (470 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
Vlogging with Sony a3500
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
26
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (411g)
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony a3500
 Ricoh WG-20Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Sony Alpha a3500
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-02-05 2014-03-21
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264
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 164g (0.36 pounds) 411g (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
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 images 470 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $370 $398