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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX10

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-6
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony TX10

 WG-5 GPS TX10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015August 2011More recent by 43 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 TX10 WG-5 GPS 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony TX10

 WG-5 GPS TX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

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).

See the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony TX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX10 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX10 Portrait photography highlights
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Street photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (236 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography features
Sony TX10 Sports photography features
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography advice
Sony TX10 Travel photography advice
69
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
more heavy than others (236g)
display is not selfie friendly
71
weather sealing
offers touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography info
Sony TX10 Landscape photography info
54
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
46
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than others (236 grams)
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony TX10
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2015-02-10 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine 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 14.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 236 gr (0.52 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $500 $309