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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX20

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sony TX20, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was revealed 24 months after the TX20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WG-4 matches up versus the TX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sony TX20

 WG-4 TX20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2012Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Ricoh WG-4

 TX20 WG-4 
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony TX20

 WG-4 TX20 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 features external measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-4 compared to the TX20.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and TX20 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and TX20.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger WG-4 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4
Portrait photography with Sony TX20
41
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography features
Sony TX20 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4
Sports photography with Sony TX20
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX20 Travel photography highlights
72
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
72
good battery life (250 CIPA)
weather proofing
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography features
Sony TX20 Landscape photography features
54
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
52
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
good battery life (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging features
Sony TX20 Vlogging features
36
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
35
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony TX20
 Ricoh WG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-05 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 240 images 250 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $330 $330