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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX5

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX5 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
  • Launched October 2014
Sony TX5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony TX5

 WG-30W TX5 
LaunchedOctober 2014February 2010Newer by 57 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 TX5 WG-30W 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony TX5

 WG-30W TX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography details
Sony TX5 Portrait photography details
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography information
Sony TX5 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Sports photography with Sony TX5
45
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography details
Sony TX5 Travel photography details
71
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
environment proofing
features focus by touch
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (148 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography features
Sony TX5 Landscape photography features
43
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging information
Sony TX5 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
30
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than competitors in class (148g)
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony TX5
 Ricoh WG-30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
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