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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX7

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Introduced February 2014
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX7, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the WG-4 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") have different sensor measurements.

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The WG-4 was brought out 4 years later than the TX7 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-4 matches up versus the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sony TX7

 WG-4 TX7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 50 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Ricoh WG-4

 TX7 WG-4 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony TX7

 WG-4 TX7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 has exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-4 against the TX7.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and TX7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and TX7.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-4 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh WG-4 will give you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger WG-4 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography information
Sony TX7 Portrait photography information
41
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-4
Street photography with Sony TX7
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4
Sports photography with Sony TX7
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography info
Sony TX7 Travel photography info
72
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
59
includes focus via touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (240 per charge)
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging information
Sony TX7 Vlogging information
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony TX7
 Ricoh WG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $330 $300