Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX5
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(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
- Launched October 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Launched February 2010
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX5 Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX5, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WG-30W was announced 4 years after the TX5 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-30W grades vs the TX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony TX5
WG-30W | TX5 | |||
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Launched | October 2014 | February 2010 | Newer by 57 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Ricoh WG-30W
TX5 | WG-30W | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony TX5
WG-30W | TX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30W has 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 TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-30W against the TX5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and TX5 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and TX5.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30W using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh WG-30W will give you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-30W should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2014-10-09 | 2010-02-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 2.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lb) | 148 gr (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $280 | $239 |