Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX30
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Launched September 2014
(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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Let's look much closer at the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony TX30, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WG-M1 was released 14 months later than the TX30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WG-M1 scores versus the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-M1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony TX30
| WG-M1 | TX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2014 |  | July 2013 | Fresher by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| TX30 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3.3" |  | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.8") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 115k | Crisper display (+1114k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony TX30
| WG-M1 | TX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 offers external measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony TX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-M1 versus the TX30.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and TX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and TX30.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX30 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern WG-M1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
| Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2014-09-12 | 2013-07-26 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | 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 | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 800 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | (1×) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 1.5 inches | 3.3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | OLED monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | - | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lb) | 141 grams (0.31 lb) |
| Dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 350 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | DB-65 | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | microSD/microSDHC, internal | - |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $2,000 | $230 |