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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX20V Comparison

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Ricoh WG-6

20 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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18 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX20V Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Ricoh WG-6, which was introduced in February 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3 sensor whereas Sony HX20V, which was introduced in July 2012 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 18.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, HX20V is 6 years older than WG-6. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX20V before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-21
  • 20MP - 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 246g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Ricoh WG-5 GPS Compare

Sony HX20V Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-07-20
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 25-500 mm F3.2-5.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in GPS
  • 254g. 107 x 62 x 35 mm
  • Replaced Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V Compare

Sony HX20V was replaced by Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V vs Ricoh WG-6

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX20V compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 18 MP 11% more pixels
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 922k dots 12% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/1600s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
340 shots vs 320 shots 20 more frames with a single charge
Weight
246 g vs 254 g 8 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Aperture - Tele
5.50 vs 5.80 faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
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Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V over Ricoh WG-6
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Max ISO
12.800 vs 6.400 100% higher Max ISO
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
25mm vs 28mm 3 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
500mm vs 140mm 360 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
20× vs 5x more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.20 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage
7.1m vs 5.5m 1.6m longer range
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Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
20 MP vs 18 MP Bigger prints and more details
Continuous Shooting
fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX20V: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX20V side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-6 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz) (including batteries). Sony HX20V has external dimensions of 107 x 62 x 35 mm (4.21 x 2.44 x 1.38″) and weighs 254 g (0.56 lb / 8.96 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX20V. Sony HX20V is 11mm narrower and 4mm shorter than Ricoh WG-6 but it is also 2mm thicker.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX20V Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX20V Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX20V.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX20V Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX20V Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX20V.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX20V Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX20V Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Ricoh WG-6 is 8g lighter than the Sony HX20V but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX20V's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX20V: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Sony HX20V has a 18.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features BIONZ processor.

Below you can see the WG-6 and HX20V sensor size comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX20V Cameras


Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX20V have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX20V Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Sony HX20V features a 25-500 mm F3.2-5.8 20× zoom lens.

Sony HX20V has 3mm wider coverage than the Ricoh WG-6. At f3.20, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Sony HX20V has 360mm longer telezoom reach than the Ricoh WG-6. However, with a max aperture of f5.50, Ricoh WG-6 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WG-6
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Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Telezoom

Compact Cameras

WG-6
HX20V
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
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Max Aperture at Tele

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WG-6
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Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

WG-6
HX20V
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX20V Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX20V for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Ricoh WG-6 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Sony HX20V for Portrait Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Sony HX20V for Street Photography

GOOD
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Sony HX20V for Sports Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
500 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1600s
9 Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.80
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Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sony HX20V for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
246g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
254g
20.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony HX20V for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Built-in GPS
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX20V: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX20V, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX20V scores compare:

Ricoh WG-6
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #67 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #526 out of 1244 in all Cameras
Sony HX20V
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #140 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #682 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Ricoh WG-6 has a higher Overall Score than the Sony HX20V and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Sony HX20V vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh WG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Brand Ricoh Sony
Announced 2018-02-21 2012-07-20
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) 25-500 mm (20×)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F3.2-5.8
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/1600s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Digital only Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 7.10 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 246g 254g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 107 x 62 x 35mm
Battery Life 340 shots 320 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
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