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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony QX10

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony QX10 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
  • Announced February 2014
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony QX10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Lens-style by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and QX10 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was released 6 months later than the QX10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-20 grades against the QX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony QX10

 WG-20 QX10 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Ricoh WG-20

 QX10 WG-20 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony QX10

 WG-20 QX10 
RevealedFebruary 2014September 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-20 features outside measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-20 and the QX10.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and QX10 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-20 and QX10.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony QX10 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than others in class (105g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
Sports photography with Sony QX10
44
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography features
Sony QX10 Travel photography features
71
weather proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (105g)
includes focus via touch
decent MP (18MP)
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography advice
Sony QX10 Landscape photography advice
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX10 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
34
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (105g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony QX10
 Ricoh WG-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Category Waterproof Lens-style
Announced 2014-02-05 2013-09-04
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
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 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" -
Screen resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye None
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lb) 105g (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos 220 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $370 $250