Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX55
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2015
- Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Successor is Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Introduced July 2011
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX55 Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony TX55, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WG-5 GPS was launched 3 years later than the TX55 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WG-5 GPS matches up against the TX55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony TX55
WG-5 GPS | TX55 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | July 2011 | More recent by 44 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
TX55 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 460k | Sharper screen (+770k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony TX55
WG-5 GPS | TX55 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS comes with exterior measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony TX55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-5 GPS versus the TX55.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and TX55 is 90 and 97 respectively.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and TX55.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern WG-5 GPS provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 2011-07-24 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 16MP |
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 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 14.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 236g (0.52 lb) | 109g (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
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 pictures | 250 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $500 | $350 |