• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 168.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.5 megapixels
  • 7.30mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-WX10 advantages over Ricoh Theta V

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Less expensive
    $260 vs $430 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    168 mm vs 7 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 360 vs 300 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Ricoh Theta V advantages over Sony DSC-WX10

  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/2.4
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    7 years vs 14 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    121g vs 162g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Wider angle lens
    7 mm vs 24 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/25000 vs 1/1600 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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  • Fast shutter lag; Full HD movie recording; 7x optical zoom; Good battery life; 10 fps burst mode; Good print quality.

  • Confusing shooting modes; Soft corners at wide angle; Image noise even at lowest ISO; Cramped controls; LCD difficult to see in bright sunlight.

  • Read our Sony DSC-WX10 Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX75

Sony DSC-WX10
Panasonic DMC-FX75
  • $245
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $210
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Shoots 60p video
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony DSC-WX10 vs Panasonic DMC-FX75

Ricoh Theta V
Panasonic DMC-FX75
  • $444
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $210
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Panasonic DMC-FX75

Compared to Sony DSC-WX5

Sony DSC-WX10
Sony DSC-WX5
  • $245
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony DSC-WX10 vs Sony DSC-WX5

Ricoh Theta V
Sony DSC-WX5
  • $444
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Sony DSC-WX5

Compared to Sony DSC-WX9

Sony DSC-WX10
Sony DSC-WX9
  • $245
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $175
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen

Compare Sony DSC-WX10 vs Sony DSC-WX9

Ricoh Theta V
Sony DSC-WX9
  • $444
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $175
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Sony DSC-WX9

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX90

Sony DSC-WX10
Panasonic DMC-FX90
  • $245
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $163
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Sony DSC-WX10 vs Panasonic DMC-FX90

Ricoh Theta V
Panasonic DMC-FX90
  • $444
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $163
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Rear display
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Panasonic DMC-FX90

Compared to Samsung MV900F

Sony DSC-WX10
Samsung MV900F
  • $245
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony DSC-WX10 vs Samsung MV900F

Ricoh Theta V
Samsung MV900F
  • $444
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

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