Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX20V

Lets look a little more closely at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony HX20V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was introduced 2 years later than the HX20V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-30 scores against the HX20V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony HX20V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-30 compared to the HX20V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and HX20V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and HX20V.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX20V to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-30 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.