Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX1

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony TX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.