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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX66

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-80
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX66 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony TX66, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was launched 8 years later than the TX66 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-70 scores vs the TX66 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony TX66

 WG-70 TX66 
RevealedFebruary 2020February 2012More recent by 97 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Ricoh WG-70

 TX66 WG-70 
Screen dimensions3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony TX66

 WG-70 TX66 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-70 comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony TX66 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-70 vs the TX66.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and TX66 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-70 and TX66.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony TX66 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher WG-70 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX66 Portrait photography factors
42
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography details
Sony TX66 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography factors
Sony TX66 Sports photography factors
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography advice
Sony TX66 Travel photography advice
71
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
good battery (250 CIPA)
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX66 Landscape photography highlights
49
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
good battery (250 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
Vlogging with Sony TX66
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony TX66
 Ricoh WG-70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2020-02-04 2012-02-28
Body design 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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash options On, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 109 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 250 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $350