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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H20

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-6
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2009
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H20 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony H20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-5 GPS was revealed 5 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WG-5 GPS matches up vs the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony H20

 WG-5 GPS H20 
LaunchedFebruary 2015May 2009Fresher by 70 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 H20 WG-5 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony H20

 WG-5 GPS H20 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS provides outside measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony H20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the H20.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and H20 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and H20.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-5 GPS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Portrait photography with Sony H20
41
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography features
Sony H20 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (236g)
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography info
Sony H20 Sports photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography factors
Sony H20 Travel photography factors
69
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than average (236g)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
very long zoom (380mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (250g)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography features
Sony H20 Landscape photography features
54
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (240 shots)
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging advice
Sony H20 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average (236 grams)
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (250g)
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony H20
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-02-10 2009-05-14
Physical type 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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) 7.10 m
Flash settings 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 236 gr (0.52 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $249