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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony H50

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony H50 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
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony H50 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony H50, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was manufactured 5 years after the H50 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WG-20 grades against the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony H50

 WG-20 H50 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 62 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Ricoh WG-20

 H50 WG-20 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony H50

 WG-20 H50 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-20 provides physical measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony H50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-20 compared to the H50.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and H50 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-20 and H50.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-20 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent WG-20 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography advice
Sony H50 Portrait photography advice
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
Street photography with Sony H50
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography information
Sony H50 Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography highlights
Sony H50 Travel photography highlights
71
environment proof
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
44
built-in flash
very long reach (465mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (547g)
low MP (9MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography features
Sony H50 Landscape photography features
47
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than others in class (547g)
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony H50
 Ricoh WG-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-05 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lb) 547g (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $370 $80