Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX20
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched February 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Launched February 2012
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX20 Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony TX20, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WG-20 was unveiled 24 months after the TX20 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-20 scores vs the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony TX20
WG-20 | TX20 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | February 2012 | More modern by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Ricoh WG-20
TX20 | WG-20 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony TX20
WG-20 | TX20 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-20 has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony TX20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-20 against the TX20.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and TX20 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and TX20.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX20 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent WG-20 should have an edge in sensor tech.
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Ricoh WG-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2014-02-05 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | 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 | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 164 gr (0.36 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" 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 photos | 250 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
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 |
Retail cost | $370 | $330 |