Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX10

Below is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony TX10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was announced 3 years later than the TX10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-5 GPS scores vs the TX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS features outside dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the TX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and TX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and TX10.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-5 GPS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.