Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX10

Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony TX10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was released 5 years after the TX10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-50 matches up versus the TX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-50 provides physical 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 TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-50 and the TX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and TX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and TX10.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.