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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX5 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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10 MP | 1/2.4" (6.104 x 4.578 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX5 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 TX5, which was introduced in February 2010 is a Ultracompact camera with a 10.0MP 1/2.4-inch sensor. As you can see, TX5 is 8 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 TX5 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 TX5 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-02-18
  • 10MP - 1/2.4-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 25-100 mm F3.5-6.3 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 10 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 148g. 94 x 57 x 18 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX5 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-TX5
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 10 MP 100% more pixels
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 230k dots 352% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/1600s faster mechanical shutter
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele
140mm vs 100mm 40 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5x vs 4× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Tele
5.50 vs 6.30 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
5.5m vs 2.9m 2.6m longer range
Max Video Resolution
3840x2160 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR


Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 over Ricoh WG-6
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Weight
148 g vs 246 g 98 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
25mm vs 28mm 3 mm wider coverage
Sensor Pixel Area
2.80µm2 vs 1.39µm2 101% larger pixel area

Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
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
Continuous Shooting
fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
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
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX5: 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 TX5 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 TX5 has external dimensions of 94 x 57 x 18 mm (3.7 x 2.24 x 0.71″) and weighs 148 g (0.33 lb / 5.22 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX5. Sony TX5 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 24mm narrower, 9mm shorter and 15mm thinner than Ricoh WG-6.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX5 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX5 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX5.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX5 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX5 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony TX5 is significantly lighter (98g ) than the Ricoh WG-6 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

WG-6
TX5
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

WG-6
TX5
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX5's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX5: 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 TX5 has a 10.0MP 1/2.4-inch (6.104 x 4.578 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Bionz processor.

Ricoh WG-6's sensor provides 10MP more than Sony TX5's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the WG-6 and TX5 sensor size comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX5 Cameras


Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX5 have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX5 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Sony TX5 features a 25-100 mm F3.5-6.3 4× zoom lens.

Sony TX5 has 3mm wider coverage than the Ricoh WG-6. Both cameras has a max aperture of f3.50 at the wide end. On the tele end, Ricoh WG-6 has 40mm longer reach than the Sony TX5. At f5.50, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WG-6
TX5
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

WG-6
TX5
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

WG-6
TX5
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

WG-6
TX5
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX5 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TX5 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 TX5 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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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.4" (6.104 x 4.578 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
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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Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony TX5 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
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.4" (6.104 x 4.578 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Sony TX5 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
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1600s
9 Focus Points
100 mm Tele Lens
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.30
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Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony TX5 for Daily Photography

GOOD
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
148g
Body Thickness 18mm
Environmental Sealings
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.4" (6.104 x 4.578 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony TX5 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
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Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.4" (6.104 x 4.578 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TX5: 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 TX5, 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 TX5 scores compare:

Ricoh WG-6
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #72 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #512 out of 1225 in all Cameras
Sony TX5
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #10 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #670 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Ricoh WG-6 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Sony TX5 in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Ricoh WG-6.

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Sony TX5 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh WG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Brand Ricoh Sony
Announced 2018-02-21 2010-02-18
Body Type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.4-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.104 x 4.578 mm
Area 28.07mm2 27.94mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 125 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) 25-100 mm (4×)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F3.5-6.3
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 1,040k dots 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) 2.90 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 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 246g 148g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 94 x 57 x 18mm
Battery Life 340 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
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