Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony W800

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.