Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX200V Comparison

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Ricoh WG-6

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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18 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX200V Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Ricoh WG-6, which was introduced in February 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Sony TX200V, which was introduced in January 2012 is a Ultracompact camera with a 18.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, TX200V is 6 years older than WG-6. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX200V before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2018-02-21

20MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 6400

28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens

Digital only Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840x2160 video resolution

246g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Replaced Ricoh WG-5 GPS Compare

Sony TX200V Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2012-01-30

18MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 64 - 12800

28-140 mm F3.5-4.8 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.3" Fixed Type Screen

10 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in GPS

129g. 96 x 58 x 16 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX200V compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V

Max Sensor Resolution	20 MP vs 18 MP	11% more pixels
Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/1600s	faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life	340 shots vs 220 shots	120 more frames with a single charge
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Flash Coverage	5.5m vs 3.1m	2.4m longer range
Max Video Resolution	3840x2160 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V over Ricoh WG-6

Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
Max ISO	12.800 vs 6.400	100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size	3.3" vs 3"	0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution	1.230k dots vs 1.040k dots	18% higher resolution screen
Weight	129 g vs 246 g	117 g lighter
Max Aperture - Tele	4.80 vs 5.50	faster lens at tele

Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V

Image Stabilization	Digital only vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Max Resolution	20 MP vs 18 MP	Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 3.3"	Large display
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 1.230k dots	High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting	fps vs 10.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs Yes	shoot at tough conditions

Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX200V: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX200V side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-6 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz) (including batteries). Sony TX200V has external dimensions of 96 x 58 x 16 mm (3.78 x 2.28 x 0.63″) and weighs 129 g (0.28 lb / 4.55 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX200V. Sony TX200V is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 22mm narrower, 8mm shorter and 17mm thinner than Ricoh WG-6.

Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX200V Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX200V.

Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX200V Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX200V.

Top View Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX200V Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony TX200V is significantly lighter (117g ) than the Ricoh WG-6 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

WG-6

TX200V

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

WG-6

TX200V

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sony TX200V's 3.3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Ricoh WG-6's 3" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX200V: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Sony TX200V has a 18.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features BIONZ processor.

Below you can see the WG-6 and TX200V sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX200V Cameras

Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX200V have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX200V Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Sony TX200V features a 28-140 mm F3.5-4.8 5× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm and have the same max aperture of f3.50 at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 140mm. However, with a max aperture of f4.80, Sony TX200V is faster than Ricoh WG-6 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WG-6

TX200V

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

WG-6

TX200V

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

WG-6

TX200V

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

WG-6

TX200V

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX200V Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX200V for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Ricoh WG-6 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Sony TX200V for Portrait Photography

POOR

Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Image Stabilization
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony TX200V for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Sony TX200V for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1600s
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
Read the details

Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony TX200V for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
246g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
129g
Body Thickness 16mm
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony TX200V for Landscape Photography

POOR

Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
Read the details

Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Built-in GPS
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX200V: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX200V, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX200V scores compare:

Ricoh WG-6

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #72 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #513 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Sony TX200V

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #15 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #712 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Ricoh WG-6 has a higher Overall Score than the Sony TX200V and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Sony TX200V vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Ricoh WG-6	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Brand	Ricoh	Sony
Announced	2018-02-21	2012-01-30
Body Type	Compact	Ultracompact
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	20 megapixels	18 megapixels
Max Resolution	5184 x 3888	4896 x 3672
Max Native Light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	125 ISO	64 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	9	9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-140 mm (5x)	28-140 mm (5×)
Max Aperture	F3.5-5.5	F3.5-4.8
Macro Focus Range	1cm	3cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	3.3"
Resolution	1,040k dots	1,230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/1600s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Digital only	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	5.50 m (with Auto ISO)	3.10 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	n/a	10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	3840x2160	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Supports FlashAir SD cards	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	246g	129g
Dimensions	118 x 66 x 33mm	96 x 58 x 16mm
Battery Life	340 shots	220 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	Built-in	Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
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