Ricoh WG-20

14MP, 1/2.3" CCD, PENTAX 5-25mm lens, 6.858 cm (2.7 ") LCD, USB, HDMI

Manufacturer
Ricoh
SKU
8089
17-02-2014
Uncompromising outdoor camera

- Waterproof to 10m, Shockproof to 1.5m
- Coldproof to -10°C, Crushproof to 100kg
- 14 MP
- 5x wide-angle optical zoom
- Macro shooting to 1cm, 5 LEDS placed around the lens

This waterproof digital compact camera is designed so that anyone can capture outdoor activities more casually, effortlessly and without worries. Despite its compact, lightweight body, the WG-20 offers outstanding basic specifications that outperform ordinary digital cameras and smartphones under demanding outdoor conditions. It is waterproof to a depth of 10 metres; shock resistant against a fall from a height of 1.5 metres; and cold resistant against temperatures as low as -10°C. It also features a host of advanced creative functions, including the RICOH IMAGING-original Digital Microscope mode that magnifies the subject and captures a microscopic world, often unnoticeable with the naked eye, in eye-catching images. The WG-20 is fully equipped to accommodate a broad range of applications, from outdoor shooting to everyday snapshots and business use.

Heavy-duty construction for underwater shooting to 10 metres deep, and up to two continuous hours

The WG-20’s airtight body is not only waterproof to a depth of 10 metres and for up to two hours of continuous operation (equivalent to IPX8 or JIS Class 8), but also shock-resistant against a fall from a height of 1.5 meters,* dustproof (equivalent to IPX6 or JIS Class 6),** cold-resistant against temperatures as low as -10°C,** and crushproof against weights up to 100kgf (kilogram force).** Thanks to its dependable, heavy-duty construction, it performs superbly and dependably in harsh, demanding outdoor conditions.

* Measured under RICOH IMAGING -original testing standards (from a height of 1.5 metres, onto a surface of 5cm-thick plywood), conforming to Method 516.5-Shock of the MIL-Standard 810F.

** Measured under RICOH IMAGING -original testing standards.

Digital Microscope mode for microscopic observation

The WG-20 features the innovative Digital Microscope mode,*** which magnifies the subject on the LCD monitor for the observation and photography of a microscopic world unseen by the naked eye. Thanks to five LED Macro Lights positioned around the circumference of the lens barrel, the subject is illuminated more brightly and uniformly than in ambient light to facilitate macro shooting. In order to minimize camera shake and subject shake, its instant illumination enhance function allows for the use of a higher shutter speed by automatically raising the illumination level of the Macro Lights at the moment of shutter release. A macro stand is also included as a standard accessory to maintain a minimum focusing distance of one centimeter to the subject during extended observation and shooting.

*** When the Digital Microscope mode is selected, the recorded size is fixed at 2.0 megapixels (at 16:9 proportions).

Video

Full HD 
N
Maximum video resolution 
1280 x 720 pixels
Video resolutions 
320 x 240, 640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels
Video formats supported 
AVI
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps

Technical details

Colour of product 
White
ISO sensitivity 
80, 6400, Auto
Weight 
143g
Focal length range (f-f) 
5 - 25 mm
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Y
Auto Focus (AF) points
9
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Multi Point Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Camera file system
DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.3, PRINT Image Matching III
Compatible memory cards 
SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display 
TFT
Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Red-eye reduction
Focus
TTL
Internal memory 
97 MB
Light exposure correction
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Megapixel 
14 MP
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, POL, POR, RUS, SWE, THA, TUR
Optical zoom 
5x
Scene modes 
Candlelight, Children, Fireworks, Food, Landscape, Night, Night portrait, Pet, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Surf, Underwater
Self-timer 
2, 10s
Sensor type 
CCD
Total megapixels 
14.48 MP
Viewfinder type 
Electrical
White balance 
Auto, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten

Design

Protection features 
Crash proof, Dust resistant, Water resistant

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
HDMI connector type
Micro
Built-in microphone 
Y
USB version 
2.0

Power

Power source type 
Battery
Battery type 
D-LI92

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
230000 pixels

Technical details

Display diagonal 
6.86 cm (2.7")

Audio

Audio formats supported 
WAV

Lens system

Lens structure (elements/groups) 
11/9
Focus adjustment
Auto/Manual
Closest focusing distance
0.01m
Digital zoom 
6.7x
Image stabilizer 
Y
Maximum aperture number 
4.2
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
14 cm
Minimum aperture number 
3.5
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
2.8 cm

Camera

Camera type 
Compact camera
Photo effects 
Antique, Black&White, Sepia
Camera playback
Movie, Single image, Slide show, Thumbnails
Image editing
Crop, Resizing, Rotating

Focusing

Normal focusing range
0.5 - ∞

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
Auto
ISO sensitivity (max)
6400
ISO sensitivity (min)
80

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
Flash range (tele)
0.2 - 2.5m
Flash range (wide)
0.2 - 3.9m

Shutter

Fastest camera shutter speed 
1/1500s
Slowest camera shutter speed 
4s

System requirements

Windows operating systems supported 
Y
Mac operating systems supported 
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
260 shots

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Cables included
USB
Batteries included
Y
Battery charger included
Y

Picture quality

Image sensor size
25.4/58.4 mm (1/2.3")
Maximum image resolution 
4228 x 3216 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPG
Still image resolution(s) 
14M (4228x3216)<br />10M (1:1) (3216x3216)<br />10M (16:9) (4224x2376)<br />7M (3072x2304)<br />5M (16:9) (3072x1728)<br />5M (2592x1944)<br />4M (16:9) (2592x1464)<br />3M (2048x1536)<br />2M (16:9) (1920x1080)<br />1024 (1024x768)<br />640 (640x480)

Weight & dimensions

Weight (including battery)
164g
Width 
11.55 cm
Depth 
2.85 cm
Height 
5.85 cm