Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX100V
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Old Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2011
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX100V Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX100V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WG-5 GPS was brought out 4 years later than the TX100V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WG-5 GPS scores against the TX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX100V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony TX100V
WG-5 GPS | TX100V | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | January 2011 | More recent by 50 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
TX100V | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer display (+769k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony TX100V
WG-5 GPS | TX100V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has got external dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the TX100V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and TX100V is 90 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-5 GPS and TX100V.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-5 GPS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | 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 distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 14.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 236 gr (0.52 pounds) | 147 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $500 | $380 |