Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX200V

Let's look closer at the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony TX200V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was announced 5 years after the TX200V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-50 scores versus the TX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-50 offers outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony TX200V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-50 vs the TX200V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and TX200V is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and TX200V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX200V to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-50 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.