Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S930
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S930 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
- Released February 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2009
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S930 Overview
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S930 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony S930
WG-20 | S930 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | January 2009 | Newer by 62 months | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 112k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Ricoh WG-20
S930 | WG-20 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony S930
WG-20 | S930 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
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.
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
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.
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Ricoh WG-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-02-05 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.4" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 112k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 1/8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $370 | $219 |