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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX350

Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
36 Overall
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Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(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
  • Announced February 2014
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony WX300
  • Later Model is Sony WX500
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX350 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX350, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-20 was announced at a similar time to the WX350 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WG-20 matches up versus the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 WG-20 WX350 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Ricoh WG-20

		

		

			
 WX350 WG-20 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 WG-20 WX350 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2014Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-20 offers outer 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 WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-20 versus the WX350.
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and WX350 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-20 and WX350.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX350 to show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively.
	
			Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
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 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 has face detection focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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 good  resolution (18MP)
 provides face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography factors
Sony WX350 Street photography factors
62
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 weather proof
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (164 grams)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
Sports photography with Sony WX350
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 has image stabilization (Digital)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
52
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 great battery life (470 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography advice
Sony WX350 Travel photography advice
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 weather proof
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 great battery life (470 shots)
 lighter than competitors (164g)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 long reach (500mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
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 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 weather proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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 decently wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 great battery life (470 shots)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging information
Sony WX350 Vlogging information
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 has face detection focus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone support
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 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors (164g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony WX350
 Ricoh WG-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-05 2014-02-13
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 images 470 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $370 $270