Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX10

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

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.

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

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.