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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX10

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX10 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony TX10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was announced 3 years later than the TX10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-30W grades vs the TX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony TX10

 WG-30W TX10 
LaunchedOctober 2014August 2011More recent by 39 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 TX10 WG-30W 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony TX10

 WG-30W TX10 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30W has external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony TX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-30W versus the TX10.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and TX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and TX10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent WG-30W will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography information
Sony TX10 Portrait photography information
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography highlights
Sony TX10 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Sports photography with Sony TX10
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Travel photography with Sony TX10
71
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Landscape photography with Sony TX10
43
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging features
Sony TX10 Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external mic support
34
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony TX10
 Ricoh WG-30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2014-10-09 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $280 $309