Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX30
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released July 2011
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Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony WX30, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WG-20 was unveiled 2 years later than the WX30 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-20 matches up vs the WX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony WX30
| WG-20 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2014 |  | July 2011 | More recent by 31 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Ricoh WG-20
| WX30 | WG-20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony WX30
| WG-20 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-20 provides outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-20 against the WX30.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and WX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and WX30.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX30 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WG-20 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2014-02-05 | 2011-07-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | 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 | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) | 3.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 164 gr (0.36 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 pictures | 250 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $370 | $259 |