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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX30

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(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
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony TX30, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was revealed 4 years after the TX30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-6 grades against the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony TX30

 WG-6 TX30 
IntroducedFebruary 2018July 2013More modern by 56 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Ricoh WG-6

 TX30 WG-6 
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k1040kClearer screen (+189k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX30

 WG-6 TX30 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 offers external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony TX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-6 against the TX30.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and TX30 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and TX30.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger WG-6 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography info
Sony TX30 Portrait photography info
45
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography advice
Sony TX30 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (246g)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Sports photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography features
Sony TX30 Travel photography features
70
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (246g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
weather sealing
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
Landscape photography with Sony TX30
56
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX30 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (246 grams)
34
quite wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX30
 Ricoh WG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2018-02-21 2013-07-26
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Flash on, flash off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 246 gr (0.54 lbs) 141 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 96 x 59 x 15mm (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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $271 $230