Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX300
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony WX300
WG-20 | WX300 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2013 | Newer by 12 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Ricoh WG-20
WX300 | WG-20 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony WX300
WG-20 | WX300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Ricoh WG-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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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 |