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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W380

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W380 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W380, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was unveiled 4 years later than the W380 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WG-20 grades against the W380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony W380

 WG-20 W380 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 50 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Ricoh WG-20

 W380 WG-20 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony W380

 WG-20 W380 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-20 comes with physical measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W380 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-20 compared to the W380.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and W380 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-20 and W380.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent WG-20 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography details
Sony W380 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography info
Sony W380 Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography factors
Sony W380 Travel photography factors
71
weather proof
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography advice
Sony W380 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging advice
Sony W380 Vlogging advice
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
29
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony W380
 Ricoh WG-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $370 $44