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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
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Ricoh G900 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2017
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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof digital cameras and they are both produced by Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G900 was manufactured 10 months later than the WG-50 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the G900 scores vs the WG-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Ricoh WG-50

 G900 WG-50 
IntroducedFebruary 2018May 2017More recent by 10 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Ricoh G900

 WG-50 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-50

 G900 WG-50 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 features outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the G900 versus the WG-50.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and WG-50 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and WG-50.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh G900 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The fresher G900 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
45
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography features
54
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography highlights
70
great battery pack (340 per charge)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
56
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
environment proof
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-50
 Ricoh G900Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh G900 Ricoh WG-50
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2018-02-21 2017-05-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Flash on, flash off On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $752 $280