Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX9
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX9 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Introduced July 2010
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX9 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony TX9, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WG-4 was released 3 years later than the TX9 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the WG-4 scores against the TX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sony TX9
WG-4 | TX9 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | July 2010 | More recent by 44 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Ricoh WG-4
TX9 | WG-4 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony TX9
WG-4 | TX9 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 provides physical measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony TX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WG-4 against the TX9.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and TX9 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and TX9.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-4 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher WG-4 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-02-05 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) |
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 All around 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 shots | - |
Battery form | 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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $330 | $799 |