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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A77 II 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
  • Announced February 2014
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Older Model is Sony A77
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A77 II Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony A77 II, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the WG-20 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The WG-20 was revealed 3 months before the A77 II and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WG-20 scores versus the A77 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony A77 II

 WG-20 A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Ricoh WG-20

 A77 II WG-20 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony A77 II

 WG-20 A77 II 
LaunchedFebruary 2014May 2014Similar age
Manual focus More exact focus
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-20 offers outer dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony A77 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-20 versus the A77 II.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and A77 II is 93 and 62 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and A77 II.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-20 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A77 II will give you greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography details
Sony A77 II Portrait photography details
39
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
79
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography advice
Sony A77 II Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
76
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography info
Sony A77 II Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
low battery power (480 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
Travel photography with Sony A77 II
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (480 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography advice
Sony A77 II Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
low battery power (480 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging features
Sony A77 II Vlogging features
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
77
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony A77 II
 Ricoh WG-20Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Sony SLT-A77 II
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Announced 2014-02-05 2014-05-21
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
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 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 647 grams (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1013
Other
Battery life 260 shots 480 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $370 $1,198