Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX9
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Announced February 2014
- New Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" 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 July 2010
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX9 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony TX9, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WG-4 GPS was launched 3 years after the TX9 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WG-4 GPS grades against the TX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony TX9
WG-4 GPS | TX9 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | July 2010 | More modern by 44 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
TX9 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony TX9
WG-4 GPS | TX9 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has got outside measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony TX9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-4 GPS compared to the TX9.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and TX9 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and TX9.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent WG-4 GPS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-02-05 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 235g (0.52 lbs) | 149g (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 | 240 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $210 | $799 |