Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX200V
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX200V 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
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Released February 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Announced January 2012
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Following is a detailed overview of the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony TX200V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WG-4 was brought out 2 years after the TX200V which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the WG-4 scores versus the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sony TX200V
| WG-4 | TX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2014 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 25 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Ricoh WG-4
| TX200V | WG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+770k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony TX200V
| WG-4 | TX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 enjoys external 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) and the Sony TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 vs the TX200V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and TX200V is 90 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and TX200V.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX200V to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent WG-4 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
| Ricoh WG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2014-02-05 | 2012-01-30 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 | 16MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 3.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 230 gr (0.51 lb) | 129 gr (0.28 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
| 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 photographs | 220 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BN |
| 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 | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $330 | $500 |
