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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX66

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(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
  • Launched September 2014
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
  • Released February 2012
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX66, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was brought out 2 years after the TX66 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WG-M1 grades versus the TX66 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony TX66

 WG-M1 TX66 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2012Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 TX66 WG-M1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3.3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1230k115kSharper screen (+1115k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony TX66

 WG-M1 TX66 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-M1 comes with external dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-M1 vs the TX66.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and TX66 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and TX66.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony TX66 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher WG-M1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography details
Sony TX66 Portrait photography details
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Street photography camera
53
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (800)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography info
Sony TX66 Sports photography info
38
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX66 Travel photography highlights
64
better than average battery (350 per charge)
environment sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery (250 per charge)
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX66 Landscape photography highlights
35
resolution is good (14MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
great battery (250 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
Vlogging with Sony TX66
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
36
fairly wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony TX66
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2014-09-12 2012-02-28
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.5" 3.3"
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 109g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 250 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-65 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $2,000 $350