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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX9

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony TX9, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was brought out 3 years later than the TX9 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-20 scores against the TX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony TX9

 WG-20 TX9 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2010Fresher by 44 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Ricoh WG-20

 TX9 WG-20 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony TX9

 WG-20 TX9 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-20 has got outer measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony TX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-20 vs the TX9.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and TX9 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-20 and TX9.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-20 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-20 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
39
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography highlights
Sony TX9 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography features
Sony TX9 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography information
Sony TX9 Travel photography information
71
environment proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
boasts touch to focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (149g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
Landscape photography with Sony TX9
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX9 Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others in class (149g)
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony TX9
 Ricoh WG-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-05 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 149g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $370 $799