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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Introduced February 2014
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony HX9V

 WG-20 HX9V 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2011More modern by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Ricoh WG-20

 HX9V WG-20 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony HX9V

 WG-20 HX9V 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
Portrait photography with Sony HX9V
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography highlights
Sony HX9V Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography advice
Sony HX9V Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
71
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (245g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX9V Landscape photography highlights
47
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging features
Sony HX9V Vlogging features
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony HX9V
 Ricoh WG-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
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