Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W800
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced February 2014

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W800 Overview
The following is a in depth review of the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony W800, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The WG-20 was unveiled at a similar time to the W800 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-20 matches up against the W800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W800 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony W800
WG-20 | W800 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Ricoh WG-20
W800 | WG-20 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony W800
WG-20 | W800 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2014 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-20 enjoys outer measurements 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 W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony W800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-20 vs the W800.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and W800 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-20 and W800.
All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W800 to provide greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W800 Specifications
Ricoh WG-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-02-05 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
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 | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.2-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVI MPEG4 |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 164 gr (0.36 lbs) | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Battery form | 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $370 | $90 |