Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A200
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A200 Key Specs
(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
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Released May 2017
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- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
- Introduced July 2008
- Successor is Sony A230
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A200 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony A200, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and A200 (10MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe WG-50 was released 8 years after the A200 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WG-50 matches up against the A200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A200 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony A200
WG-50 | A200 | |||
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Introduced | May 2017 | July 2008 | Newer by 108 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Ricoh WG-50
A200 | WG-50 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony A200
WG-50 | A200 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-50 provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony A200 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).
See the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony A200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-50 compared to the A200.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and A200 is 91 and 66 respectively.
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-50 and A200.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-50 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh WG-50 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern WG-50 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A200 Specifications
Ricoh WG-50 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-50 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2017-05-24 | 2008-07-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | On, off | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes (Wireless) | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193g (0.43 pounds) | 572g (1.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 521 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Compact Flash |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $280 | $100 |