Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony G3

Here is a complete overview of the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony G3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was manufactured 5 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-20 scores vs the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-20 comes with physical dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony G3 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 are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-20 compared to the G3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and G3.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-20 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger WG-20 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.