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Ricoh WG-20 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:164 gBattery life (CIPA):260 shots

Ricoh WG-20 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

3.8

Overall score

Score
3.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

90%

3.8

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 97% of cameras
3.8

Technical score

Technical score
3.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

28%

4.4

Sensor & Image

25%

2.9

Photo Features

18%

3.9

Video & Audio

14%

4.3

Display & Design

8%

3.4

Battery & Power

7%

2.8

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 92% of cameras
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

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Technical Specifications of camera Ricoh WG-20

Technical score
Technical score
3.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components:

28%

4.4

Sensor & Image

25%

2.9

Photo Features

18%

3.9

Video & Audio

14%

4.3

Display & Design

8%

3.4

Battery & Power

7%

2.8

Connectivity & Storage

3.8
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Ricoh WG-20 has a popularity score of 1, which is lower than 51.3% of cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

60%

3.8

Overall score

40%

10

Price

5.6
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
14 MP
Main camera megapixels
14 MP
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 14 MP, which is lower than that of 78.6% of cameras and equal to that of 3.5% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.44 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.44 µm
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.44 µm, which are smaller than those in 66.3% of cameras and the same size as those in 1.2% of cameras.
Base ISO
80
Base ISO
80
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 80 which is lower than that of 80.3% of cameras and equal to that of 15.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 6400 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 6,400
â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 6,400, which is higher than that of 37.3% of cameras and equal to that of 16.2% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
9
N. of focus points
9
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 9 focus points, fewer than the number offered by 67.1% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 26% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1,280 px
Max video resolution
1,280 px
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
This camera supports 1,280 px video recording which is lower quality than that of 71.4% of cameras and equal to that of 18.5% of cameras.
Video bitrate
?
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
Motion JPEG
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Type
compact
Weight
164 g
Weight
164 g
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 164 g which is lighter than 85.9% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.4% of cameras.
Width
114 mm
Width
114 mm
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 114 mm which is narrower than 58% of cameras and equal to that of 0.4% of cameras.
Height
58.5 mm
Height
58.5 mm
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 58.5 mm which is shorter than 84.4% of cameras and equal to that of 0.2% of cameras.
Thickness
28.5 mm
Thickness
28.5 mm
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 28.5 mm which is thinner than 79.9% of cameras and equal to that of 0.3% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
260 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
260 shots
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 260 shots, which is shorter than that of 69.9% of cameras and equal to that of 2.1% of cameras.
Battery capacity
770 mAh
Battery capacity
770 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 770 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 85% of cameras and equal to those in 0.1% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Ricoh WG-20 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • 231 g lighter
    Weight
    164 g
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (164 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    164 g vs 395 g
  • Built-in timelapse
    Timelapse function
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • 0.1 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.097 GB
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0.1 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.097 GB vs 0 GB
  • 15.4 mm shorter body
    Height
    58.5 mm
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (58.5 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    58.5 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 6.44x cheaper
    Ricoh WG-20 is cheaper than the average camera (£45 vs £290).
    £45 vs £290
  • 17.5 mm thinner
    Thickness
    28.5 mm
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (28.5 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    28.5 mm vs 46 mm
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • 1 more customizable buttons
    Customizable button count
    1
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <0 – >7
    This camera has more customizable buttons than the average camera (1 vs 0). The average camera offers 0 customizable buttons.
    1 vs 0
  • 6.44x cheaper
    Ricoh WG-20 is cheaper than the average camera (£45 vs £290).
    £45 vs £290
  • 231 g lighter
    Weight
    164 g
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (164 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    164 g vs 395 g
  • 15.4 mm shorter body
    Height
    58.5 mm
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (58.5 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    58.5 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 17.5 mm thinner
    Thickness
    28.5 mm
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (28.5 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    28.5 mm vs 46 mm
  • 1 more customizable buttons
    Customizable button count
    1
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <0 – >7
    This camera has more customizable buttons than the average camera (1 vs 0). The average camera offers 0 customizable buttons.
    1 vs 0
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • Built-in timelapse
    Timelapse function
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • 0.1 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.097 GB
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0.1 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.097 GB vs 0 GB
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 4.7 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • 0.3 in smaller screen diagonal
    Screen size
    2.7 in
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <2.7 in – >3.2 in
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (2.7 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    2.7 in vs 3 in
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    14 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (14 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    14 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 10.2% worse value for money
    Ricoh WG-20 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (5.63 vs 6.2).
    5.63 vs 6.2
  • 93% less popular
    Ricoh WG-20 is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • 0.3 in smaller screen diagonal
    Screen size
    2.7 in
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <2.7 in – >3.2 in
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (2.7 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    2.7 in vs 3 in
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 10 m shallower water resistance
    Waterproof depth rating
    10 m
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >0 m
    This camera has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average camera (10 m vs 0 m). The average camera has a waterproof depth rating of 0 m.
    10 m vs 0 m
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    14 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (14 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    14 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 1.9 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.44 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.44 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 4.7 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 14 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    9
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (9 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    9 vs 23
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 72% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
    No true manual exposure mode.
  • 26 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    4 s
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (4 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    4 s vs 30 s
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 350 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    770 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (770 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    770 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • 70 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    260 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (260 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    260 shots vs 330 shots
  • Older HDMI version
    HDMI version
    1.3
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This camera uses HDMI 1.3, while the average camera uses HDMI 1.4.
    1.3 vs 1.4

Third-party reviews

What we like about Ricoh WG-20

  • Excellent Durability: Waterproof, drop-proof, frost-proof and dust-proof
  • Very competitive and affordable price for an underwater camera
  • Versatile 5x optical zoom (28-140mm equivalent)
  • Compact size, light weight and good general ergonomics
  • Great modes for close-ups and macro photography

What we don't like about Ricoh WG-20

  • Lack of mechanical image stabilization (digital only)
  • Lack of wireless functionality (Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) and GPS receiver
  • Low-light image quality comparable to that of many smartphones
  • Lack of advanced manual controls
  • Slightly slow autofocus in some situations

Verdict

The Ricoh WG-20 is a rugged, entry-level compact camera featuring a 14-megapixel 1/2.3" CCD sensor and a 5x optical zoom lens with a 28-140mm equivalent focal range. Designed for extreme environments, it is waterproof to 10 meters, shockproof from 1.5 meters, crushproof up to 100kgf, and freezeproof down to -10°C. Its standout features include a unique Digital Microscope mode with five dedicated LED macro lights for 1cm close-up photography and triple digital shake reduction. While it offers excellent durability and a lightweight 164g body, its main drawbacks are the lack of Full HD video (limited to 720p), a low-resolution 2.7-inch 230k-dot LCD screen, and slow continuous shooting speeds of approximately 1 fps.

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