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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TF1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony TF1, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was revealed 16 months after the TF1 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-30 grades vs the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony TF1

 WG-30 TF1 
LaunchedOctober 2014June 2013More modern by 16 months

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Ricoh WG-30

 TF1 WG-30 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony TF1

 WG-30 TF1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30 enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-30 and the TF1.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30 and TF1.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files although you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer WG-30 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography details
Sony TF1 Portrait photography details
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography information
Sony TF1 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
weather proof
lighter than competition (152g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography details
Sony TF1 Sports photography details
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography highlights
Sony TF1 Travel photography highlights
71
weather proof
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (152g)
weather proof
supports touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
43
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (240 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging highlights
Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
33
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (152g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony TF1
 Ricoh WG-30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2014-10-09 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192 grams (0.42 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photos 240 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $428 $266