Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX350
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX350 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
- Announced February 2014
(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

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").

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.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony WX350
WG-20 | WX350 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Ricoh WG-20
WX350 | WG-20 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony WX350
WG-20 | WX350 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2014 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Ricoh WG-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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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 |