Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S930

The following is a complete analysis of the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony S930, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was revealed 5 years after the S930 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WG-20 scores vs the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-20 has got outer 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 S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony S930 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-20 vs the S930.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and S930 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-20 and S930.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-20 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WG-20 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.