Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX7
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX7 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
- Introduced February 2018
- Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Released January 2010
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX7, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the WG-6 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") provide different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe WG-6 was released 8 years later than the TX7 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WG-6 scores vs the TX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony TX7
WG-6 | TX7 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | January 2010 | Fresher by 99 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Ricoh WG-6
TX7 | WG-6 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX7
WG-6 | TX7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-6 offers external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-6 against the TX7.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and TX7 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and TX7.
All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-6 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh WG-6 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent WG-6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Ricoh WG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2018-02-21 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Flash on, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 grams (0.54 lb) | 149 grams (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $271 | $300 |