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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX20

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Announced September 2014
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-M1 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX20, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was manufactured 2 years later than the TX20 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the WG-M1 matches up vs the TX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony TX20

 WG-M1 TX20 
LaunchedSeptember 2014February 2012Fresher by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 TX20 WG-M1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution922k115kClearer display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony TX20

 WG-M1 TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 offers exterior dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-M1 against the TX20.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and TX20 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and TX20.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX20 to offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher WG-M1 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Portrait photography with Sony TX20
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Street photography with Sony TX20
53
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (800)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography info
Sony TX20 Sports photography info
38
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery life (350 per charge)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography factors
Sony TX20 Travel photography factors
64
great battery life (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
good MP (14 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
weather proof
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
35
good MP (14MP)
environment sealing
great battery life (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proof
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging details
Sony TX20 Vlogging details
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony TX20
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2014-09-12 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.5" 3"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 4s
Max shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 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 350 shots 250 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-65 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $2,000 $330