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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H50

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H50 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H50, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was announced 5 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WG-30 scores vs the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony H50

 WG-30 H50 
IntroducedOctober 2014January 2009More recent by 70 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Ricoh WG-30

 H50 WG-30 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony H50

 WG-30 H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-30 versus the H50.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and H50 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and H50.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30 to render extra detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher WG-30 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography info
Sony H50 Portrait photography info
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography highlights
Sony H50 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography details
Sony H50 Sports photography details
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography info
Sony H50 Travel photography info
71
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
44
has built in flash
long zoom (465mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (547g)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging features
Sony H50 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (547g)
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony H50
 Ricoh WG-30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-10-09 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192 gr (0.42 pounds) 547 gr (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 300 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $428 $80