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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX55

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX55 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-6
Sony TX55
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony TX55

 WG-5 GPS TX55 
IntroducedFebruary 2015July 2011More recent by 44 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 TX55 WG-5 GPS 
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kSharper screen (+770k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony TX55

 WG-5 GPS TX55 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX55 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography highlights
Sony TX55 Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (236 grams)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography info
Sony TX55 Sports photography info
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery power (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography advice
Sony TX55 Travel photography advice
69
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 shots)
heavier than competition in class (236g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
69
great battery power (250 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography advice
Sony TX55 Landscape photography advice
54
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (240 per charge)
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery power (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (236g)
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony TX55
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
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