Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX55
93 Imaging
38 Features
36 Overall
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97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Launched July 2011
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Following is a extended comparison of the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony TX55, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WG-20 was unveiled 2 years after the TX55 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-20 scores against the TX55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony TX55
| WG-20 | TX55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | July 2011 | More modern by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Ricoh WG-20
| TX55 | WG-20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony TX55
| WG-20 | TX55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-20 provides physical measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-20 compared to the TX55.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and TX55 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-20 and TX55.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony TX55 to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer WG-20 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh WG-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
| Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2014-02-05 | 2011-07-24 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| 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 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3.3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | XtraFine OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 164g (0.36 pounds) | 109g (0.24 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
| 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 pictures | 250 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $370 | $350 |