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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Announced February 2014
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Lets look closer at the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony TX100V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was announced 3 years later than the TX100V and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-20 matches up versus the TX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony TX100V

 WG-20 TX100V 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 38 months
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Ricoh WG-20

 TX100V WG-20 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony TX100V

 WG-20 TX100V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-20 has got outer 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 TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-20 and the TX100V.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and TX100V is 93 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-20 and TX100V.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX100V to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger WG-20 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography information
Sony TX100V Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
Street photography with Sony TX100V
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography information
Sony TX100V Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
71
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX100V Landscape photography factors
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX100V as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony TX100V
 Ricoh WG-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $370 $380