Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX1
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
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- 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Announced August 2009
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX1 Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the WG-30 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WG-30 was introduced 5 years after the TX1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-30 scores vs the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony TX1
WG-30 | TX1 | |||
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Announced | October 2014 | August 2009 | Newer by 63 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Ricoh WG-30
TX1 | WG-30 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony TX1
WG-30 | TX1 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30 has got physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-30 and the TX1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and TX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and TX1.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh WG-30 will resolve extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2014-10-09 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 192g (0.42 lbs) | 142g (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 | 300 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $428 | $350 |