Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX100V
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2020
- Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Released January 2011
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Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony TX100V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WG-70 was released 9 years later than the TX100V and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WG-70 grades vs the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony TX100V
| WG-70 | TX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2020 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 111 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Ricoh WG-70
| TX100V | WG-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony TX100V
| WG-70 | TX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 provides external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-70 versus the TX100V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and TX100V is 91 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and TX100V.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images though you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The younger WG-70 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
| Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
| Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2020-02-04 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| 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) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3.5" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | On, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes (Wireless) | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 193g (0.43 pounds) | 147g (0.32 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 300 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $280 | $380 |
