Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TX66

Here, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony TX66, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was announced 5 years later than the TX66 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-50 matches up versus the TX66 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-50 provides outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony TX66 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-50 against the TX66.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and TX66 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-50 and TX66.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX66 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer WG-50 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.