Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H20
90 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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87 Imaging
33 Features
29 Overall
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Later Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Announced May 2009

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H20 Overview
Following is a detailed review of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H20, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The WG-4 GPS was revealed 4 years after the H20 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-4 GPS scores against the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony H20
WG-4 GPS | H20 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 58 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
H20 | WG-4 GPS |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony H20
WG-4 GPS | H20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS features outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the H20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and H20 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and H20.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to deliver extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-4 GPS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H20 Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-02-05 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 (60p, 30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 235 gr (0.52 lb) | 250 gr (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 240 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $210 | $249 |