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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX10

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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
  • Released August 2011
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX10 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was introduced 2 years after the TX10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the WG-4 GPS matches up against the TX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony TX10

 WG-4 GPS TX10 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2011More modern by 31 months
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 TX10 WG-4 GPS 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony TX10

 WG-4 GPS TX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS features outer dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 GPS compared to the TX10.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and TX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and TX10.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images but you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-4 GPS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
41
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography details
Sony TX10 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (235 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography information
Sony TX10 Sports photography information
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Travel photography with Sony TX10
69
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (235 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
71
environment proofing
has focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging details
Sony TX10 Vlogging details
34
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
heavier than competitors in class (235 grams)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony TX10
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-05 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235 gr (0.52 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 240 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $210 $309