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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H50

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-6
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H50 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H50, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was released 6 years after the H50 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-5 GPS scores vs the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony H50

 WG-5 GPS H50 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2009More modern by 74 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 H50 WG-5 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony H50

 WG-5 GPS H50 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS enjoys external dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the H50.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and H50 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and H50.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-5 GPS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography details
Sony H50 Portrait photography details
41
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography info
Sony H50 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (236g)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography details
Sony H50 Sports photography details
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography details
Sony H50 Travel photography details
69
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (236g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
44
flash built-in
great zoom (465mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (547g)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography details
Sony H50 Landscape photography details
54
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (240 per charge)
34
manual focus
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Vlogging with Sony H50
34
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (236g)
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (547 grams)
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony H50
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-10 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (60p, 30p) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 236 grams (0.52 lbs) 547 grams (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 240 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $500 $80