Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX200V
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX200V 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
- Replaced the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Updated by Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Launched January 2012
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX200V Overview
Following is a thorough review of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony TX200V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WG-5 GPS was launched 3 years after the TX200V which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-5 GPS matches up against the TX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX200V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony TX200V
WG-5 GPS | TX200V | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | January 2012 | More modern by 37 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
TX200V | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 460k | Crisper screen (+770k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony TX200V
WG-5 GPS | TX200V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has outside measurements 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 TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony TX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-5 GPS vs the TX200V.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and TX200V is 90 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and TX200V.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony TX200V to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher WG-5 GPS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 14.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 236g (0.52 pounds) | 129g (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 images | 220 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BN |
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 | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $500 | $500 |