Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX5

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony TX5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the WG-30 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") come with different sensor sizing.

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The WG-30 was announced 4 years after the TX5 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-30 scores versus the TX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. 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 TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony TX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-30 and the TX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and TX5 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30 and TX5.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh WG-30 will resolve extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern WG-30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.