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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX7

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX7 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
  • Announced October 2014
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX7 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX7, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The WG-30W was unveiled 4 years after the TX7 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WG-30W matches up against the TX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony TX7

 WG-30W TX7 
IntroducedOctober 2014January 2010More modern by 58 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 TX7 WG-30W 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony TX7

 WG-30W TX7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-30W compared to the TX7.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and TX7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and TX7.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-30W using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-30W will resolve greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher WG-30W will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography factors
Sony TX7 Portrait photography factors
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Street photography with Sony TX7
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography details
Sony TX7 Sports photography details
45
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Travel photography with Sony TX7
71
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
includes focus by touch
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Landscape photography with Sony TX7
43
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
really wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
32
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony TX7
 Ricoh WG-30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2014-10-09 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 149g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $300