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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX10

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
Sony TX10
(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
  • Revealed August 2011
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX10 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was brought out 2 years after the TX10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-20 scores versus the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony TX10

 WG-20 TX10 
RevealedFebruary 2014August 2011More modern by 31 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Ricoh WG-20

 TX10 WG-20 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony TX10

 WG-20 TX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-20 features physical dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-20 against the TX10.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and TX10 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and TX10.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX10 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger WG-20 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
Street photography with Sony TX10
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
Travel photography with Sony TX10
71
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
Landscape photography with Sony TX10
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX10 Vlogging highlights
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony TX10
 Ricoh WG-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-05 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $370 $309