Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX10

Following is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sony TX10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was introduced 8 years after the TX10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WG-70 grades against the TX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-70 enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sony TX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-70 and the TX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and TX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and TX10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-70 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.