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Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony H20

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
35
Overall
39
Ricoh WG-80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
29
Overall
30

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2022
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-70
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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-80 vs Sony H20 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony H20, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-80 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-80 was introduced 13 years later than the H20 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-80 matches up versus the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Sony H20

 WG-80 H20 
LaunchedMay 2022May 2009More recent by 159 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Ricoh WG-80

 H20 WG-80 
Screen dimensions3"2.70"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-80 and Sony H20

 WG-80 H20 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-80 has exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-80 and the H20.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-80 and H20 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-80 and H20.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-80 to resolve greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger WG-80 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography factors
Sony H20 Portrait photography factors
42
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Street photography information
Sony H20 Street photography information
55
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-80
Sports photography with Sony H20
42
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography features
Sony H20 Travel photography features
71
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
great zoom (380mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H20 Landscape photography highlights
44
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.70")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging info
Sony H20 Vlogging info
31
really wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone port
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
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Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-80 and Sony H20
 Ricoh WG-80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2022-05-19 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.70 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 7.10 m
Flash options On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
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 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $300 $249