Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX200V
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Released January 2012
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Let's look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony TX200V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe WG-30 was unveiled 2 years later than the TX200V and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-30 grades vs the TX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony TX200V
| WG-30 | TX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2014 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 33 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Ricoh WG-30
| TX200V | WG-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony TX200V
| WG-30 | TX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30 comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-30 against the TX200V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and TX200V is 91 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and TX200V.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX200V to give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer WG-30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2014-10-09 | 2012-01-30 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3.3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 192g (0.42 lbs) | 129g (0.28 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 shots | 220 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $428 | $500 |