Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX200V
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(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
- Revealed May 2017
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Revealed January 2012
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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony TX200V
| WG-50 | TX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2017 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 65 months |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Ricoh WG-50
| TX200V | WG-50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony TX200V
| WG-50 | TX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
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.
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
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.
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
| Ricoh WG-50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2017-05-24 | 2012-01-30 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| 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 | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3.3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.10 m |
| Flash options | On, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes (Wireless) | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 193 grams (0.43 lb) | 129 grams (0.28 lb) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
| 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 images | 220 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BN |
| 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 | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $280 | $500 |