Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W230

Below is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony W230, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was unveiled 5 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-20 grades against the W230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-20 offers physical dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony W230 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the WG-20 and the W230.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and W230 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and W230.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-20 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer WG-20 will have a benefit in sensor technology.