Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony HX20V

Following is a extended analysis of the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony HX20V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was released 19 months after the HX20V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-20 grades vs the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-20 comes with outside measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony HX20V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-20 against the HX20V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and HX20V is 93 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-20 and HX20V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX20V to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer WG-20 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.