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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H50

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Released January 2009
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H50 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony H50, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was announced 5 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WG-30W matches up against the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony H50

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

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 H50 WG-30W 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony H50

 WG-30W H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30W offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and 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).

Check the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony H50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-30W versus the H50.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and H50 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and H50.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to render greater detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-30W is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography highlights
Sony H50 Portrait photography highlights
35
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography features
Sony H50 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography info
Sony H50 Sports photography info
45
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography info
Sony H50 Travel photography info
71
weather proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
44
built-in flash
very long reach (465mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (547 grams)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
43
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
Vlogging with Sony H50
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (547 grams)
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony H50
 Ricoh WG-30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 547g (1.21 lb)
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 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 300 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 1 1
Price at release $280 $80