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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
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Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX100V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was manufactured 7 years later than the TX100V and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WG-6 matches up vs the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony TX100V

 WG-6 TX100V 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2011Fresher by 87 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Ricoh WG-6

 TX100V WG-6 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k1040kClearer screen (+189k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX100V

 WG-6 TX100V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-6 provides outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX100V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-6 vs the TX100V.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and TX100V is 89 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and TX100V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-6 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern WG-6 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography details
Sony TX100V Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography features
Sony TX100V Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography advice
Sony TX100V Sports photography advice
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography information
Sony TX100V Travel photography information
70
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
environment proof
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX100V Landscape photography advice
56
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
environment proof
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
Vlogging with Sony TX100V
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (147g)
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX100V
 Ricoh WG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2018-02-21 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 246 grams (0.54 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 340 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $271 $380