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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX300

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Introduced February 2014
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Updated by Sony WX350
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX300, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was announced 12 months after the WX300 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-20 scores versus the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony WX300

 WG-20 WX300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2013Newer by 12 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Ricoh WG-20

 WX300 WG-20 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony WX300

 WG-20 WX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-20 enjoys external measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-20 compared to the WX300.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and WX300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-20 and WX300.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony WX300 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger WG-20 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX300 Portrait photography highlights
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography details
Sony WX300 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (166 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography information
Sony WX300 Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (166g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
Vlogging with Sony WX300
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (166g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony WX300
 Ricoh WG-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-05 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 166g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $370 $330