Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX30
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony TX30
WG-50 | TX30 | |||
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Announced | May 2017 | July 2013 | More modern by 47 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Ricoh WG-50
TX30 | WG-50 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper display (+999k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony TX30
WG-50 | TX30 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Ricoh WG-50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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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 |