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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX50V

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX50V 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 HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX30V
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX50V Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony HX50V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was unveiled 18 months later than the HX50V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WG-30W scores versus the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony HX50V

 WG-30W HX50V 
LaunchedOctober 2014April 2013More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Ricoh WG-30W

 HX50V WG-30W 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony HX50V

 WG-30W HX50V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W has external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony HX50V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-30W and the HX50V.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and HX50V is 91 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and HX50V.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX50V to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-30W will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography features
Sony HX50V Portrait photography features
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography information
Sony HX50V Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography features
Sony HX50V Sports photography features
45
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
58
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
71
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Landscape photography with Sony HX50V
43
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (400 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging highlights
Sony HX50V Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony HX50V
 Ricoh WG-30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-10-09 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 272 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 300 pictures 400 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $439