Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony H20
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Ricoh WG-4 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
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Launched February 2014
(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
- Introduced May 2009

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony H20 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony H20, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The WG-4 was unveiled 4 years later than the H20 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the WG-4 grades against the H20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony H20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sony H20
WG-4 | H20 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 58 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Ricoh WG-4
H20 | WG-4 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony H20
WG-4 | H20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-4 vs the H20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and H20 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 and H20.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 to offer you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger WG-4 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 230 gr (0.51 lb) | 250 gr (0.55 lb) |
Physical 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 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 | 240 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $330 | $249 |