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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX5

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(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
Sony TX5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony TX5

 WG-M1 TX5 
IntroducedSeptember 2014February 2010More recent by 56 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 TX5 WG-M1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony TX5

 WG-M1 TX5 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography information
Sony TX5 Street photography information
53
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (800)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX5 Sports photography highlights
38
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography info
Sony TX5 Travel photography info
64
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
weather sealing
good resolution (14MP)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
environment proofing
features focus via touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (148g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography details
Sony TX5 Landscape photography details
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
Vlogging with Sony TX5
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
30
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors (148 grams)
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony TX5
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
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