Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX30
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony TX30
WG-6 | TX30 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | July 2013 | More modern by 56 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Ricoh WG-6
TX30 | WG-6 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 1040k | Clearer screen (+189k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX30
WG-6 | TX30 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Ricoh WG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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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 |