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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX20

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony TX20, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was introduced 6 years after the TX20 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-6 grades versus the TX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony TX20

 WG-6 TX20 
LaunchedFebruary 2018February 2012More modern by 73 months
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Ricoh WG-6

 TX20 WG-6 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX20

 WG-6 TX20 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-6 enjoys external measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony TX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-6 against the TX20.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and TX20 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and TX20.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-6 to deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent WG-6 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography details
Sony TX20 Portrait photography details
45
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography information
Sony TX20 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others (246 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography details
Sony TX20 Sports photography details
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery pack (250 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography features
Sony TX20 Travel photography features
70
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than others (246 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
weather proof
provides focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography details
Sony TX20 Landscape photography details
56
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
weather proof
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
52
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
great battery pack (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging factors
Sony TX20 Vlogging factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others (246g)
35
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX20
 Ricoh WG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2018-02-21 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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 speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 246 gr (0.54 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 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 340 images 250 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $271 $330