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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX9

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX9 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 TX9
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sony TX9

 WG-4 TX9 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2010More recent by 44 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Ricoh WG-4

 TX9 WG-4 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony TX9

 WG-4 TX9 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and TX9 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX9 Portrait photography advice
41
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX9 Sports photography highlights
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (240 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography features
Sony TX9 Travel photography features
72
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (149g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX9 Landscape photography advice
54
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (240 shots)
41
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4
Vlogging with Sony TX9
36
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony TX9
 Ricoh WG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
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