Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX20V

Below is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony HX20V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was announced 19 months later than the HX20V which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WG-4 grades vs the HX20V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony HX20V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-4 versus the HX20V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and HX20V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 and HX20V.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX20V to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.