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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX30

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
Sony TX30
(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
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Launched July 2013
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony TX30, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was manufactured 6 years after the TX30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-70 matches up vs the TX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony TX30

 WG-70 TX30 
LaunchedFebruary 2020July 2013More modern by 80 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Ricoh WG-70

 TX30 WG-70 
Display size3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony TX30

 WG-70 TX30 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-70 enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony TX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-70 versus the TX30.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and TX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and TX30.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX30 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WG-70 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography details
Sony TX30 Portrait photography details
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography features
Sony TX30 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
Sports photography with Sony TX30
50
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography features
Sony TX30 Travel photography features
71
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
environment proof
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
Landscape photography with Sony TX30
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
environment proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging info
Sony TX30 Vlogging info
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
34
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony TX30
 Ricoh WG-70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2020-02-04 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 area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes On, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 141g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $230