Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX5
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX5 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
- Revealed September 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Introduced February 2010
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX5 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") boast different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WG-M1 was brought out 4 years later than the TX5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WG-M1 scores against the TX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony TX5
WG-M1 | TX5 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | February 2010 | More recent by 56 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Ricoh WG-M1
TX5 | WG-M1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony TX5
WG-M1 | TX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-M1 has physical measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-M1 compared to the TX5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and TX5 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and TX5.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-M1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Ricoh WG-M1 will provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-M1 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-09-12 | 2010-02-18 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | (1×) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 1.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | - | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 2.90 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lb) | 148 grams (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DB-65 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC, internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $2,000 | $239 |