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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX150

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Launched February 2014
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX150 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony WX150, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was revealed 24 months later than the WX150 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-20 matches up against the WX150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony WX150

 WG-20 WX150 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2012More recent by 24 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Ricoh WG-20

 WX150 WG-20 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony WX150

 WG-20 WX150 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-20 has got outer dimensions 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 WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony WX150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-20 and the WX150.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and WX150 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and WX150.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX150 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer WG-20 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography features
Sony WX150 Portrait photography features
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography information
Sony WX150 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
Sports photography with Sony WX150
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography factors
Sony WX150 Travel photography factors
71
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
Landscape photography with Sony WX150
47
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
Vlogging with Sony WX150
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony WX150
 Ricoh WG-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-05 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $370 $300