Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX9

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony TX9, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was introduced 4 years after the TX9 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-30 matches up against the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30 has exterior measurements 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 TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony TX9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-30 vs the TX9.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and TX9 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and TX9.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-30 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WG-30 should have an edge in sensor technology.