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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H20

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2009
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H20 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H20, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-30W was brought out 5 years after the H20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-30W scores vs the H20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony H20

 WG-30W H20 
LaunchedOctober 2014May 2009Newer by 66 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 H20 WG-30W 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony H20

 WG-30W H20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W has physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-30W against the H20.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and H20 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and H20.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to offer you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger WG-30W provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Sports photography with Sony H20
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography advice
Sony H20 Travel photography advice
71
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
great reach (380mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
you can focus manually
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony H20
 Ricoh WG-30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-10-09 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 194 gr (0.43 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $280 $249