Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX20

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.