Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T900
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T900 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
- Announced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
- Announced February 2009

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T900 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony T900, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The WG-20 was released 5 years later than the T900 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WG-20 grades vs the T900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T900 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony T900
WG-20 | T900 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 61 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Ricoh WG-20
T900 | WG-20 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony T900
WG-20 | T900 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-20 has got physical measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony T900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-20 compared to the T900.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and T900 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-20 and T900.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-20 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer WG-20 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Ricoh WG-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-02-05 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 164 gr (0.36 pounds) | 143 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $370 | $300 |