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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX10

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony WX10, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was launched 3 years later than the WX10 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WG-20 scores vs the WX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony WX10

 WG-20 WX10 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 38 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Ricoh WG-20

 WX10 WG-20 
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony WX10

 WG-20 WX10 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-20 features exterior measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-20 vs the WX10.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and WX10 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-20 and WX10.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX10 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern WG-20 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography info
Sony WX10 Portrait photography info
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography highlights
Sony WX10 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography features
Sony WX10 Sports photography features
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX10 Travel photography highlights
71
weather proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX10 Landscape photography highlights
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging features
Sony WX10 Vlogging features
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony WX10
 Ricoh WG-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lb) 161 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BG1
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 One One
Launch cost $370 $200