Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX1

On this page, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony TX1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-50 was released 7 years after the TX1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WG-50 grades vs the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-50 features outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony TX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-50 and the TX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and TX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and TX1.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-50 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Ricoh WG-50 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-50 will have an edge in sensor tech.