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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX20

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(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
Sony TX20
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony TX20

 WG-20 TX20 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2012More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Ricoh WG-20

 TX20 WG-20 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony TX20

 WG-20 TX20 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX20 Portrait photography highlights
39
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography features
Sony TX20 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography details
Sony TX20 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
50
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
good battery life (250 shots)
environment sealing
supports focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
52
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery life (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
Vlogging with Sony TX20
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony TX20
 Ricoh WG-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
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