Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX20

Following is a in-depth review of the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony TX20, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was brought out 2 years after the TX20 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-30 matches up vs the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony TX20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-30 vs the TX20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and TX20 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and TX20.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer WG-30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.