Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W550

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W550, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was introduced 2 years after the W550 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WG-20 scores versus the W550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-20 provides outside measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-20 and the W550.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and W550 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-20 and W550.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher WG-20 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.