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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX66

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX66 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX66 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony TX66, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was launched 24 months later than the TX66 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WG-4 GPS grades versus the TX66 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony TX66

 WG-4 GPS TX66 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2012More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 TX66 WG-4 GPS 
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony TX66

 WG-4 GPS TX66 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony TX66 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-4 GPS compared to the TX66.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and TX66 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and TX66.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX66 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger WG-4 GPS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Portrait photography with Sony TX66
41
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Street photography with Sony TX66
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (235 grams)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Sports photography with Sony TX66
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 shots)
no phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography factors
Sony TX66 Travel photography factors
69
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (235g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
72
good battery (250 shots)
includes touch focus
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (240 shots)
51
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
good battery (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging info
Sony TX66 Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors in class (235g)
36
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony TX66
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-05 2012-02-28
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235 gr (0.52 lb) 109 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $210 $350