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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX20

Portability
91 Imaging
43 Features
39 Overall
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Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(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 February 2020
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX20, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-70 was released 8 years after the TX20 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-70 scores against the TX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony TX20

		

		

			
 WG-70 TX20 
IntroducedFebruary 2020February 2012More modern by 97 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Ricoh WG-70

		

		

			
 TX20 WG-70 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony TX20

		

		

			
 WG-70 TX20 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-70 has external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the WG-70 compared to the TX20.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX20 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and TX20 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-70 and TX20.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you need to factor the launch date  of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-70 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX20 Portrait photography highlights
42
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focusing
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
40
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
Street photography with Sony TX20
62
 image stabilization (Digital)
 weather sealing
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus by touch
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
Sports photography with Sony TX20
50
 image stabilization (Digital)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
50
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proof
 great battery pack (250 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography information
Sony TX20 Travel photography information
71
 weather sealing
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
 great battery pack (250 per charge)
 environment proof
 supports focus by touch
 resolution is good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
Landscape photography with Sony TX20
49
 has manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 no manual exposure
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
52
 manual focus
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 great battery pack (250 CIPA)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
Vlogging with Sony TX20
33
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 has face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external microphone support
35
 relatively wide (25mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 does not have microphone port
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony TX20
 Ricoh WG-70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2020-02-04 2012-02-28
Body design 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 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash settings On, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
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 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 300 photos 250 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage 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 $280 $330