Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX30

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sony TX30, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was introduced 7 months after the TX30 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-4 scores against the TX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-4 against the TX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and TX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 and TX30.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony TX30 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.