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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX100V

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
Sony TX100V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony TX100V

 WG-5 GPS TX100V 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2011More recent by 50 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 TX100V WG-5 GPS 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony TX100V

 WG-5 GPS TX100V 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX100V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography info
Sony TX100V Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (236 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography information
Sony TX100V Sports photography information
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
69
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (236 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
65
has touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography details
Sony TX100V Landscape photography details
54
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (240 CIPA)
43
decently wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging features
Sony TX100V Vlogging features
34
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (236g)
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (147g)
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony TX100V
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
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
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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