Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX5
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced May 2017
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- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Introduced February 2010
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX5 Overview
Following is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WG-50 was launched 7 years after the TX5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-50 matches up versus the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony TX5
WG-50 | TX5 | |||
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Introduced | May 2017 | February 2010 | More modern by 89 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Ricoh WG-50
TX5 | WG-50 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony TX5
WG-50 | TX5 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-50 provides outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WG-50 and the TX5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and TX5 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-50 and TX5.
To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-50 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Ricoh WG-50 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer WG-50 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Ricoh WG-50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2017-05-24 | 2010-02-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 2.90 m |
Flash modes | On, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 grams (0.43 lbs) | 148 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $280 | $239 |