Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX30

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony TX30, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was revealed 3 years after the TX30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WG-50 matches up versus the TX30 in regards 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-TX30. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-50 has got external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony TX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-50 vs the TX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and TX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and TX30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX30 to result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The newer WG-50 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.