Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX10
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(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
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2014
(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
- Revealed August 2011
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX10 Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony TX10, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe WG-4 was manufactured 2 years after the TX10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-4 scores versus the TX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sony TX10
WG-4 | TX10 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | August 2011 | Newer by 31 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Ricoh WG-4
TX10 | WG-4 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony TX10
WG-4 | TX10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 features outside measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony TX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the WG-4 versus the TX10.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and TX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and TX10.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images however you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher WG-4 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-02-05 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lb) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
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 type | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $330 | $309 |