2014.02.06

RICOH WG-20 Standard-class waterproof digital compact camera,

perfect for casual outdoor shooting with a compact, lightweight body

and underwater shooting capability


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RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to announce the launch of the RICOH WG-20 digital compact camera. This new model features a compact, lightweight body for outstanding portability and a waterproof, crushproof and cold-resistant construction to assure exciting, trouble-free shooting in a variety of outdoor scenes.

This standard-class 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 meters; shock resistant against a fall from a height of 1.5 meters; 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.
A range of optional camera-mounting accessories will be launched simultaneously with the WG-20, allowing the user to securely fix the camera on a bicycle or watercraft. Using the camera's creative shooting functions, such as interval shooting and HD movie recording, the user can capture unique images seen from a totally different angle or viewpoint.

Major Features

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

The WG-20's airtight body is not only waterproof to a depth of 10 meters 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 meters, 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.

2. 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).

3. High-quality images made possible by the latest super-resolution technology

In addition to super-high resolution assured by approximately 14.0 effective megapixels and a state-of-the-art imaging engine, the WG-20 also offers advanced image processing functions made possible by the latest super-resolution technology to deliver sharp, clear, high-resolution images. Because of this, the user can effortlessly produce sharp, high-resolution prints with well-depicted details, even when images are enlarged to poster size.

4. HD movie recording

The WG-20's HD movie recording function makes it easy to capture high-quality movie clips (1280 x 720 pixels, 16:9 proportions, 30 frames per second). It also offers a variety of movie editing functions, such as extracting a still image from movie data and inserting titles at the beginning and end of a movie clip. In addition, a micro-HDMI terminal (Type D) is provided on the camera body for simultaneous output of HD movie clips and sound to external audio-visual devices.

5. Large, 2.7-inch LCD monitor

The WG-20 comes equipped with a large, 2.7-inch color LCD monitor with horizontally extended 16:9 proportions and approximately 230,000 dots. The AR (Anti-Reflection) coating minimizes annoying glare and reflections to assure a sharp, clear on-screen images even under the harsh sunshine often encountered in outdoor shooting.

6. 5X optical zoom lens with 28mm wide-angle coverage

Within its compact body, the WG-20 features a five-times optical zoom lens with a focal-length coverage from 5mm to 25mm (equivalent to approx. 28mm wide angle to approx. 140mm medium telephoto in the 35mm format). This versatile zoom lens comes in handy for a wide variety of scenes and subjects, from wide-angle photos of breathtaking scenery to family/group snapshots, and even dramatic telephoto images of distant subjects.

7. Triple anti-shake protection to compensate different types of shake

(1) Pixel Track SR mechanism
When recording still images, this sophisticated shake-reduction mechanism effectively compensates for camera shake by digitally processing affected images.
(2) Digital SR mode****
When the camera detects low-lighting conditions in still-image shooting, it automatically raises the sensitivity as high as ISO 6400, making it possible to use a higher shutter speed to effectively minimize the adverse effects of camera shake and subject shake under poor lighting conditions.
(3) Movie SR mode*****
During movie recording, this digital shake-reduction mode effectively compensates for the misalignment of images caused by camera shake through the use of exclusive software to produce beautiful, blur-free movie clips.

**** When this mode is selected, the recorded size is fixed at 5.0 megapixels (2592 x 1944 pixels).
***** When this mode is selected, the angle of view becomes narrower than normal shooting.

8. Other features

  • ・High-speed Face Detection function, with Self-Portrait Assist mode
  • ・O-CC1182 Protector Jacket (optional accessory) to protect the camera body from scratches and dirt
  • ・O-ST1352 Float Strap (optional accessory) to prevent loss of the camera in the water
  • ・Auto Picture mode to automatically select the most appropriate shooting mode from 16 different scene modes
  • ・12 digital filters for creative expression
  • ・Digital Wide mode to compose an extra-wide-angle picture (equivalent to approx. 21mm wide angle in the 35mm format) from two separate images
  • ・Compatibility with Eye-Fi wireless LAN SD memory cards

RICOH WG-20 Specifications

Lens RICOH lens, 11 elements in 9 groups (5 aspherical elements)
Focal Length 5 - 25 mm
(in 35mm format equivalent) Approx. 28 - 140mm
Maximum Aperture F3.5(W) - F5.5(T)
Zoom Optical Zoom 5x
Digital Zoom Approx. 6.7x
Intelligent Zoom Approx. 7.0x at 7M, approx. 33.5x at 640 (including optical zoom)
Motion Blur Reduction Still Pixel Track SR
Hi-sensitivity anti-shake mode (Digital SR)
Movie Movie shake reduction mode (Movie SR)
Focus Type 9-point AF, Spot AF, Auto tracking AF
Focus Range
(From lens face)
Standard: 0.5m - infinity / 1.64ft. - infinity (entire zoom range)
Macro:0.1 - 0.6m / 0.33 - 1.97ft. (entire zoom range)
1cm Macro:0.01 - 0.3m / 0.03 - 0.98ft. (middle zoom position)
Infinity-landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus: available
Face detection Face Detection AF&AE is available for all modes up to 32 faces. Smile Capture, Self-portrait Assist, Self-portrait Assist + Smile Capture, Blink Detection
Pet detection Detect up to 1 pet's face(auto or select from pre-registered three faces)
Number of Effective pixels Approx. 14 megapixels
Image Sensor 1/2.3" CCD
Number of Recorded pixels Still 14M, 10M(1:1), 10M(16:9), 7M, 5M(16:9), 5M, 4M(16:9), 3M, 2M(16:9), 1024, 640
Movie 1280, 640, 320
Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) AUTO, Manual (ISO 80 - 6400)
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Manual
Display 2.7" Wide LCD, approx. 230K dots, AR Coating(Cover only)
Exposure Control Metering System Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot metering
Exposure Compensation ±2EV(1/3EV steps)
Scene modes Auto Picture, Program, Night Scene, Movie, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Digital Microscope, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Digital Wide, Digital SR, Surf & Snow, Kids, Pet, Sport, Fireworks, Candlelight, Night Scene Portrait, Text, Food, Digital Panorama, Frame Composite, Report, Green
Playback modes Slideshow, Image Rotation, Small Face Filter, Ink Rubbing Filter, Collage, Digital Filter(B&W / Sepia, Toy Camera, Retro, Color, Extract Color, Color Emphasis, High Contrast, Starburst, Soft, Fish-eye, Brightness, Miniature), Original Frame, Frame Composite, Movie Editing, Red-eye Compensation, Resize, Cropping, Image/Sound Copy, Voice Memo, Protect, DPOF, Startup Screen, Face close up playback.
Shutter Speed 1/1500 - 1/4sec. 4sec at most. (Night Scene mode setting)
Built-in flash Modes Flash-on and Flash-off modes. "Red-eye" compensation function employs a pre-discharge.
Flash Range Wide:approx.0.2 - 3.9m / 0.66 - 13 ft. (ISO Auto)
Tele:approx. 0.2 - 2.5m / 0.66 - 8.2 ft. (ISO Auto)
Drive Modes One shot, Self-timer, Continuous Shooting, Burst Shooting, Remote Control, Interval Shooting, Auto Bracketing
Storage Media Built-in Memory (approx. 97.0MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
Power Source Rechargeable D-LI92 lithium-ion battery, Optional AC adapter kit is also available
Battery life Still*: approx. 260 shots (Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery)
Playback**: approx. 280 min. (Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery)
Interfaces USB2.0(Hi-Speed): PC/AV terminal, HDMI terminal(Type D)
Video Output NTSC/PAL
Water proof / Dust proof Equivalent to JIS Class 8 waterproof and JIS Class 6 dustproof capabilities.
Dimensions Approx.115.5(W) × 58.5(H) × 28.5(D)mm / 4.5(W) × 2.3(H) × 1.1(D) inches (including lens depth)
Weight With battery & SD card With battery and SD card Approx. 164g / 5.8 oz. (loaded and ready)
body Body only Approx. 143g / 5.0 oz. (without battery and SD memory card)

* Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing. conditions.
Actual performance may vary depending on operating
** According to the result of RICOH IMAGING in-house testing.

WG-20 Number of recorded images and recording time (approximate)

Still 14M
(4288×3216)
10M[1:1](3216×3216)
10M[16:9](4224×2376)
7M
(3072×2304)
5M[16:9](3072×1728)
5M(2592×1944)
Quality ★★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★
Built-in Memory 19 39 61 24 49 70 33 61 81 39 75 109
1GB 193 385 598 240 479 687 321 598 795 385 737 1060
2GB 394 778 1205 487 975 1397 653 1205 1617 778 1499 2119
4GB 773 1527 2366 957 1915 2743 1284 2366 3176 1527 2943 4162
6GB 1176 2323 3598 1456 2912 4170 1952 3598 4829 2323 4476 6328
8GB 1574 3109 4816 1949 3898 5582 2613 4816 6463 3109 5990 8469
12GB 2374 4689 7264 2940 5880 8420 3941 7264 9749 4689 9036 12775
16GB 3167 6255 9690 3922 7844 11231 5257 9690 13005 6255 12053 17041
32GB 6354 12548 19438 7867 15735 22530 10546 19438 26088 12548 24179 34184
48GB 9340 18214 28021 11383 22767 33116 15178 28021 36428 18214 33116 45535
64GB 12675 24716 38025 15447 30895 44939 20597 38025 49433 24716 44939 61791
Still 4M[16:9](2592×1464) 3M(2048×1536) 2M[16:9](1920×1080)
Quality ★★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★
Built-in Memory 49 98 151 61 121 177 90 177 238
1GB 479 959 1474 598 1185 1727 876 1727 2325
2GB 975 1921 2927 1205 2364 3415 1756 3415 4728
4GB 1915 3771 5747 2366 4642 6705 3448 6705 9284
6GB 2912 5734 8738 3598 7058 10195 5243 10195 14116
8GB 3898 7675 11696 4816 9447 13646 7017 13646 18894
12GB 5880 11577 17642 7264 14249 20582 10585 20582 28499
16GB 7844 15443 23533 9690 19007 27455 14120 27455 38015
32GB 15735 30979 47207 19438 38129 55075 28324 55075 76258
48GB 22767 45535 60713 28021 52040 72856 40475 72856 91070
64GB 30895 61791 82388 38025 70618 98866 54925 98866 123582
Still 1280(1280×960) 1024(1024×768) 640(640×480)
Quality ★★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★
Built-in Memory 141 258 365 214 365 477 443 690 776
1GB 1374 2519 3556 2084 3556 4650 4318 6717 7557
2GB 2794 5122 6830 4098 6830 8782 8782 12294 15368
4GB 5486 10058 13411 8046 13411 17243 17243 24140 30175
6GB 8341 15293 20390 12234 20390 26216 26216 36703 45879
8GB 11164 20469 27292 16375 27292 35089 35089 49125 61407
12GB 16840 30874 41165 24699 41165 52927 52927 74098 92623
16GB 22463 41183 54911 32947 54911 70600 70600 98841 123551
32GB 45061 82613 110150 66090 110150 141622 141622 198271 247839
48GB 60713 121427 121427 91070 121427 182141 182141 182141 364283
64GB 82388 164777 164777 123582 164777 247165 247165 247165 494331
Movie 1280(1280×720) 640(640×480) 320(320×240) Voice
Recording
Frame 30fps 15fps 30fps 15fps 30fps 15fps
Built-in Memory 0:00:30 0:01:00 0:01:28 0:02:47 0:02:15 0:04:08 0:26:30
1GB 0:05:00 0:09:46 0:14:23 0:27:13 0:21:54 0:40:18 4:17:56
2GB 0:10:08 0:19:42 0:29:16 0:53:55 0:44:32 1:18:48 8:44:34
4GB 0:19:55 0:38:41 0:57:28 1:45:52 1:27:27 2:34:44 17:09:57
6GB 0:30:16 0:58:49 1:27:23 2:40:58 2:12:58 3:55:16 26:06:00
8GB 0:40:31 1:18:43 1:56:57 3:35:27 2:57:59 5:14:54 34:56:01
12GB 1:01:08 1:58:44 2:26:25 5:24:59 4:28:28 7:54:59 52:41:31
16GB 1:21:33 2:38:23 3:55:20 7:13:30 5:58:07 10:33:35 70:17:12
32GB 2:43:35 5:17:44 7:52:04 14:29:36 11:58:22 21:10:58 140:59:34
48GB 3:53:30 7:47:01 11:14:35 20:14:16 16:51:53 25:17:50 207:14:09
64GB 5:16:52 10:33:45 15:15:25 27:27:46 22:53:08 34:19:42 281:13:07

*approx. 97.0 MB
The maximum file size is 2GB for movie.
The maximum length is 18 hours for Voice recording

System Requirements for RICOH WG-20

USB interface

Windows® Windows Vista® Windows® 7 Windows® 8 Windows® 8.1
Macintosh Mac OS X 10.6 Mac OS X 10.7 Mac OS X 10.8

Supported OS must be pre-installed in PC and updated to the latest version. USB port must be standard equipped.

RICOH WG-20 Working environment for "MediaImpression 3.6.1 LE(Windows) / MediaImpression 2.2 LE (Macintosh)" packaged software
Windows® Macintosh
OS Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1 Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8
CPU Intel® Pentium® IV 1.6 GHz , AMD Athlon™ XP 1800+ , or equivalent
(Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E6300, AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 5000+ , or higher recommended)
Power PC G4 800 MHz, or equivalent
(Intel® Core™ 2 Duo, or higher recommended)
Memory 512MB (2GB or higher recommended) 512MB (1GB or higher recommended)
HDD volume 300 MB available hard disk space
(1GB or higher recommended)
300 MB available hard disk space
(1GB or higher recommended)
Graphics Intel® GMA X3100/NVIDIA GeForce® MX440/ATI Radeon™ 9200, with 128MB video memory, or equivalent
(Intel® GMA 4500HD/NVIDIA GeForce® 8600GT/ATI Radeon™ HD 3800, with 256MB video memory, or higher recommended)
NVIDIA GeForce® FX 5200 Ultra with 64MB video memory, or equivalent
(Intel® GMA 950/NVIDIA GeForce® 7300GT/ATI Radeon™ X1600, with 128MB video memory , or higher recommended)
Monitor 1024x768 pixels, 16-bit color or higher recommended 1024x768 pixels, 16-bit color or higher recommended

* Supported OS should be pre-installed in PC and updated to the latest version.
* Working status is not guaranteed for all PCs.
* System requirements mentioned here are the minimum for playing or editing movies.

Note: Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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