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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX66

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Released February 2018
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony TX66, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was announced 6 years later than the TX66 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-6 matches up vs the TX66 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony TX66

 WG-6 TX66 
IntroducedFebruary 2018February 2012More recent by 73 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Ricoh WG-6

 TX66 WG-6 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k1040kCrisper display (+190k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX66

 WG-6 TX66 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-6 has physical measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WG-6 and the TX66.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and TX66 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and TX66.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher WG-6 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX66 Portrait photography factors
45
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
has manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (246g)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography details
Sony TX66 Sports photography details
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
weather proofing
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (246g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
good battery (250 CIPA)
comes with touch focus
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
56
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
good battery (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging info
Sony TX66 Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than average in class (246 grams)
36
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX66
 Ricoh WG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2018-02-21 2012-02-28
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 20MP 18MP
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
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 246 gr (0.54 pounds) 109 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $271 $350