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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2017
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX100V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was unveiled 6 years later than the TX100V and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-50 grades against the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony TX100V

 WG-50 TX100V 
RevealedMay 2017January 2011More recent by 78 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Ricoh WG-50

 TX100V WG-50 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony TX100V

 WG-50 TX100V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-50 provides external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-50 and the TX100V.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and TX100V is 91 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and TX100V.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher WG-50 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography details
Sony TX100V Portrait photography details
42
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography factors
Sony TX100V Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography features
Sony TX100V Travel photography features
71
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging features
Sony TX100V Vlogging features
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (147g)
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony TX100V
 Ricoh WG-50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2017-05-24 2011-01-06
Physical type 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes On, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 147g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $380