Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX200V
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2018
- Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Announced January 2012
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX200V Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX200V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WG-6 was released 6 years after the TX200V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-6 grades versus the TX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony TX200V
WG-6 | TX200V | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | January 2012 | Newer by 74 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Ricoh WG-6
TX200V | WG-6 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 1040k | Sharper display (+190k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX200V
WG-6 | TX200V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-6 offers external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX200V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-6 against the TX200V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and TX200V is 89 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and TX200V.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher WG-6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Ricoh WG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2018-02-21 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Flash on, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 246g (0.54 lb) | 129g (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (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 | 340 images | 220 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $271 | $500 |