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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX20

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • Released October 2014
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX20 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was launched 2 years later than the TX20 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-30W scores versus the TX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony TX20

 WG-30W TX20 
RevealedOctober 2014February 2012More recent by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 TX20 WG-30W 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony TX20

 WG-30W TX20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-30W compared to the TX20.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and TX20 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and TX20.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern WG-30W should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography details
Sony TX20 Portrait photography details
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Street photography with Sony TX20
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography factors
Sony TX20 Sports photography factors
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography highlights
Sony TX20 Travel photography highlights
71
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery pack (250 shots)
environment proof
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Landscape photography with Sony TX20
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
52
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
great battery pack (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
Vlogging with Sony TX20
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony TX20
 Ricoh WG-30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2014-10-09 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photos 250 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $330