Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony HX9V
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2014
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Announced July 2011
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony HX9V Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony HX9V, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WG-20 was revealed 2 years after the HX9V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WG-20 grades vs the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony HX9V
WG-20 | HX9V | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | July 2011 | More modern by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Ricoh WG-20
HX9V | WG-20 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony HX9V
WG-20 | HX9V | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-20 provides outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony HX9V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-20 and the HX9V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and HX9V is 93 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and HX9V.
Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX9V to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent WG-20 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Ricoh WG-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-02-05 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 164 gr (0.36 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $370 | $328 |