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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX5

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX5 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
  • Introduced February 2014
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony TX5, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the WG-20 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-20 was manufactured 4 years later than the TX5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the WG-20 scores versus the TX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony TX5

 WG-20 TX5 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2010Fresher by 49 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Ricoh WG-20

 TX5 WG-20 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony TX5

 WG-20 TX5 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-20 offers exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-20 and the TX5.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and TX5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and TX5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-20 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Ricoh WG-20 will show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern WG-20 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
Portrait photography with Sony TX5
39
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography details
Sony TX5 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography details
Sony TX5 Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
Travel photography with Sony TX5
71
weather proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
environment proofing
has touch to focus
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (148g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography details
Sony TX5 Landscape photography details
47
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX5 as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
30
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than average (148 grams)
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony TX5
 Ricoh WG-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-05 2010-02-18
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 2.90 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $370 $239