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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T99

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T99 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T99 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T99, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was manufactured 3 years later than the T99 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-20 matches up against the T99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony T99

 WG-20 T99 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2010Fresher by 44 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Ricoh WG-20

 T99 WG-20 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony T99

 WG-20 T99 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-20 comes with exterior 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) while the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-20 and the T99.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and T99 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-20 and T99.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger WG-20 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography advice
Sony T99 Portrait photography advice
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography features
Sony T99 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography information
Sony T99 Travel photography information
71
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography details
Sony T99 Landscape photography details
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging highlights
Sony T99 Vlogging highlights
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony T99
 Ricoh WG-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-05 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (0.36 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $370 $179