Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX20V
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced October 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Released July 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX10V
- Updated by Sony HX30V
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Below is a thorough overview of the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX20V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the WG-30W scores against the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony HX20V
| WG-30W | HX20V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2014 |  | July 2012 | More recent by 28 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Ricoh WG-30W
| HX20V | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony HX20V
| WG-30W | HX20V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W features physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX20V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-30W against the HX20V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and HX20V is 91 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and HX20V.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX20V to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent WG-30W is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX20V Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2014-10-09 | 2012-07-20 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 7.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 194 gr (0.43 pounds) | 254 gr (0.56 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 pictures | 320 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $280 | $397 |
