Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W310
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W310 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
- Released February 2014
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W310 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony W310
WG-20 | W310 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2010 | More recent by 50 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Ricoh WG-20
W310 | WG-20 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony W310
WG-20 | W310 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
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 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.
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Ricoh WG-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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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 |