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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(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
Sony TX200V
(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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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX200V Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sony TX200V

 WG-4 TX200V 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Ricoh WG-4

 TX200V WG-4 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kCrisper display (+770k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony TX200V

 WG-4 TX200V 
Display typeFixed 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).

Check the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony TX200V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and TX200V is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
41
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography features
Sony TX200V Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography information
Sony TX200V Sports photography information
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography information
Sony TX200V Travel photography information
72
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
weather sealing
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography features
Sony TX200V Landscape photography features
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
47
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging factors
Sony TX200V Vlogging factors
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony TX200V
 Ricoh WG-4Sony 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
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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