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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W310

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W310 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
  • Released February 2014
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W310 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony W310, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-20 was introduced 4 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WG-20 grades versus the W310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony W310

 WG-20 W310 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 50 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Ricoh WG-20

 W310 WG-20 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony W310

 WG-20 W310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-20 offers outer dimensions 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 W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony W310 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-20 and the W310.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and W310 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and W310.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-20 to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WG-20 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography info
Sony W310 Portrait photography info
39
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography information
Sony W310 Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
Travel photography with Sony W310
71
weather proof
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W310 Landscape photography highlights
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
Vlogging with Sony W310
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony W310
 Ricoh WG-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lb) 137g (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $370 $150