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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX220

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX220 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 WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX220 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony WX220, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was revealed very close to the WX220 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-20 scores versus the WX220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony WX220

 WG-20 WX220 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Ricoh WG-20

 WX220 WG-20 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony WX220

 WG-20 WX220 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-20 has got outer measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony WX220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-20 versus the WX220.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and WX220 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-20 and WX220.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX220 to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
Street photography with Sony WX220
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
Sports photography with Sony WX220
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
Travel photography with Sony WX220
71
weather proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX220 Landscape photography factors
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging factors
Sony WX220 Vlogging factors
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony WX220
 Ricoh WG-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-05 2014-02-12
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (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 Built-In
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 164g (0.36 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 210 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $370 $198