Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W220
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38 Features
36 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W220 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W220 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W220, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe WG-20 was announced 5 years later than the W220 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-20 matches up against the W220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W220 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony W220
WG-20 | W220 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | January 2009 | More recent by 62 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Ricoh WG-20
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony W220
WG-20 | W220 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-20 provides physical 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 W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-20 compared to the W220.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-20 and W220.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-20 to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-20 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W220 Specifications
Ricoh WG-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-02-05 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-7.1 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 164 grams (0.36 pounds) | 147 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $370 | $160 |