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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S950

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S950 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 S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S950 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony S950, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was manufactured 5 years later than the S950 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WG-20 grades vs the S950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony S950

 WG-20 S950 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2009More recent by 61 months

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Ricoh WG-20

 S950 WG-20 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony S950

 WG-20 S950 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-20 has external 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 S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony S950 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-20 against the S950.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and S950 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-20 and S950.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-20 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger WG-20 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography info
Sony S950 Portrait photography info
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography highlights
Sony S950 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography information
Sony S950 Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S950 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography details
Sony S950 Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
Vlogging with Sony S950
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
9
no video shooting
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony S950
 Ricoh WG-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-05 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $370 $130