Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX30

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.