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Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
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Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
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
  • Released May 2017
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-20 and Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are designed by Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was announced 4 years prior to the WG-50 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WG-20 matches up versus the WG-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Ricoh WG-50

 WG-20 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Ricoh WG-20

 WG-50 WG-20 
ReleasedMay 2017February 2014Fresher by 40 months

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Ricoh WG-50

 WG-20 WG-50 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-20 offers outside measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-20 and the WG-50.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and WG-50 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-20 and WG-50.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older WG-20 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment sealing
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging highlights
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Ricoh WG-50
 Ricoh WG-20Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh WG-20 Ricoh WG-50
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2014-02-05 2017-05-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 pictures 300 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $370 $280