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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX100V

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Launched October 2014
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX100V Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX100V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was unveiled 3 years after the TX100V which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-30W scores vs the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony TX100V

 WG-30W TX100V 
ReleasedOctober 2014January 2011More modern by 46 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Ricoh WG-30W

 TX100V WG-30W 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony TX100V

 WG-30W TX100V 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W offers external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-30W and the TX100V.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and TX100V is 91 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and TX100V.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-30W should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography info
Sony TX100V Portrait photography info
35
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography details
Sony TX100V Sports photography details
45
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography details
Sony TX100V Travel photography details
71
weather proof
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (147 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX100V Landscape photography highlights
43
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging factors
Sony TX100V Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average (147 grams)
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony TX100V
 Ricoh WG-30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2014-10-09 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $380