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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
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Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Announced February 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony TX200V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony TX200V

 WG-6 TX200V 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2012Newer by 74 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Ricoh WG-6

 TX200V WG-6 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k1040kSharper display (+190k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX200V

 WG-6 TX200V 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-6
Street photography with Sony TX200V
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (246g)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX200V Sports photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX200V Travel photography highlights
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better than average battery life (340 shots)
weather sealing
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (246 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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environment proof
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography information
Sony TX200V Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging features
Sony TX200V Vlogging features
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than others in class (246 grams)
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really wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX200V
 Ricoh WG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
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