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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX1 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony TX1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor measurements.

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The WG-30W was introduced 5 years after the TX1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WG-30W grades vs the TX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony TX1

 WG-30W TX1 
LaunchedOctober 2014August 2009Newer by 63 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 TX1 WG-30W 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony TX1

 WG-30W TX1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30W features external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-30W and the TX1.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and TX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and TX1.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30W with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Ricoh WG-30W will give extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer WG-30W provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Street photography with Sony TX1
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography info
Sony TX1 Sports photography info
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
31
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging info
Sony TX1 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
28
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony TX1
 Ricoh WG-30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2014-10-09 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $350