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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W220

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(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
Sony W220
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony W220

 WG-20 W220 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009More recent by 62 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Ricoh WG-20

 W220 WG-20 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony W220

 WG-20 W220 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography information
Sony W220 Portrait photography information
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography info
Sony W220 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography factors
Sony W220 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography features
Sony W220 Travel photography features
71
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography information
Sony W220 Landscape photography information
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging info
Sony W220 Vlogging info
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony W220
 Ricoh WG-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
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