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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX20

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2017
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony TX20, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was introduced 5 years after the TX20 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-50 matches up vs the TX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony TX20

 WG-50 TX20 
LaunchedMay 2017February 2012More modern by 64 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Ricoh WG-50

 TX20 WG-50 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony TX20

 WG-50 TX20 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-50 enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony TX20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-50 and the TX20.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and TX20 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-50 and TX20.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files but you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-50 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography highlights
Sony TX20 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography features
Sony TX20 Sports photography features
49
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
Travel photography with Sony TX20
71
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
environment sealing
provides touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
Landscape photography with Sony TX20
48
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX20 Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony TX20
 Ricoh WG-50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2017-05-24 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options On, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $280 $330