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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX55

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Revealed October 2014
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX55 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX55, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was brought out 3 years after the TX55 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-30 matches up against the TX55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony TX55

 WG-30 TX55 
IntroducedOctober 2014July 2011More modern by 40 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Ricoh WG-30

 TX55 WG-30 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony TX55

 WG-30 TX55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30 comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-30 vs the TX55.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and TX55 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and TX55.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer WG-30 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography details
Sony TX55 Portrait photography details
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography advice
Sony TX55 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX55 Sports photography highlights
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery life (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography info
Sony TX55 Travel photography info
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
good battery life (250 per charge)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX55 Landscape photography highlights
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery life (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging details
Sony TX55 Vlogging details
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
34
decently wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony TX55
 Ricoh WG-30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-10-09 2011-07-24
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192 grams (0.42 lb) 109 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 250 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $428 $350