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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX10

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX10 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
  • Introduced October 2014
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony TX10

 WG-30 TX10 
AnnouncedOctober 2014August 2011More modern by 39 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Ricoh WG-30

 TX10 WG-30 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony TX10

 WG-30 TX10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography info
Sony TX10 Portrait photography info
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX10 Sports photography highlights
45
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography advice
Sony TX10 Travel photography advice
71
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
provides touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
Landscape photography with Sony TX10
43
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging advice
Sony TX10 Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony TX10
 Ricoh WG-30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-10-09 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192 gr (0.42 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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
Retail price $428 $309