Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX10

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony TX10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was unveiled 3 years after the TX10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WG-30 scores versus the TX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the WG-30 compared to the TX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and TX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and TX10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files although you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.