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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W620

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W620 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
  • Released February 2014
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W620 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony W620, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was introduced 2 years later than the W620 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the WG-20 grades versus the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony W620

 WG-20 W620 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2012More recent by 26 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Ricoh WG-20

 W620 WG-20 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony W620

 WG-20 W620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-20 provides exterior 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 W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony W620 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-20 vs the W620.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and W620 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and W620.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-20 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography features
Sony W620 Portrait photography features
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good MP (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography details
Sony W620 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography info
Sony W620 Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography highlights
Sony W620 Travel photography highlights
71
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition (116 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W620 Landscape photography highlights
47
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging details
Sony W620 Vlogging details
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony W620
 Ricoh WG-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-05 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
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 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $370 $102