Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX55

Following is a extended comparison of the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony TX55, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was unveiled 2 years after the TX55 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-20 scores against the TX55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-20 provides physical 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) whilst the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-20 compared to the TX55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and TX55 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-20 and TX55.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony TX55 to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer WG-20 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.