Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX10
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Revealed September 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Announced August 2011
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX10 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony TX10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe WG-M1 was revealed 3 years later than the TX10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-M1 matches up against the TX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-M1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony TX10
WG-M1 | TX10 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | August 2011 | Fresher by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Ricoh WG-M1
TX10 | WG-M1 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 115k | Clearer display (+806k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony TX10
WG-M1 | TX10 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 provides external dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony TX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-M1 versus the TX10.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and TX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and TX10.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX10 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-M1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-09-12 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | (1×) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 1.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 115k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | - | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.70 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 350 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DB-65 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $2,000 | $309 |