Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX55

Following is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony TX55, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was released 8 years after the TX55 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-70 matches up against the TX55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having 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 utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-70 against the TX55.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and TX55 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and TX55.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-70 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.