Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX1
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Announced February 2018
- Old Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Launched August 2009
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX1 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the WG-6 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WG-6 was brought out 8 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WG-6 grades vs the TX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony TX1
WG-6 | TX1 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | August 2009 | More recent by 105 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Ricoh WG-6
TX1 | WG-6 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX1
WG-6 | TX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 enjoys physical measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-6 against the TX1.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and TX1 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and TX1.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-6 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Ricoh WG-6 will give you more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern WG-6 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Ricoh WG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2018-02-21 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Flash on, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Supports FlashAir SD cards | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 246 gr (0.54 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $271 | $350 |