Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX66
93 Imaging
38 Features
36 Overall
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97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Introduced February 2012
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Below is a thorough review of the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony TX66, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WG-20 was revealed 24 months later than the TX66 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the WG-20 scores versus the TX66 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony TX66
| WG-20 | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2014 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Ricoh WG-20
| TX66 | WG-20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony TX66
| WG-20 | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-20 has external 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 TX66 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).
See the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony TX66 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-20 vs the TX66.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and TX66 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and TX66.
Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony TX66 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher WG-20 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
| Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2014-02-05 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3.3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) | 3.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 | 164g (0.36 lbs) | 109g (0.24 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 250 shots |
| Battery type | 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 feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $370 | $350 |