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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX30

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2017
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony TX30

 WG-50 TX30 
AnnouncedMay 2017July 2013More modern by 47 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Ricoh WG-50

 TX30 WG-50 
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony TX30

 WG-50 TX30 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography details
Sony TX30 Portrait photography details
42
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX30 Sports photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography features
Sony TX30 Travel photography features
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
environment proofing
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography info
Sony TX30 Landscape photography info
48
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging advice
Sony TX30 Vlogging advice
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
fairly wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony TX30
 Ricoh WG-50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2017-05-24 2013-07-26
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes On, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 141 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $230