Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W610

On this page, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W610, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was released 2 years later than the W610 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-20 grades against the W610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-20 enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-20 compared to the W610.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and W610.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images though you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer WG-20 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.