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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A230

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A230 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2017
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A200
  • Later Model is Sony A290
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A230 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A230, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and A230 (10MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-50 was introduced 8 years after the A230 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-50 matches up vs the A230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony A230

 WG-50 A230 
IntroducedMay 2017May 2009Newer by 98 months

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Ricoh WG-50

 A230 WG-50 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony A230

 WG-50 A230 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-50 features 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) while the Sony A230 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A230 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WG-50 compared to the A230.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A230 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and A230 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and A230.

Plainly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-50 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Ricoh WG-50 will resolve more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-50 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography information
Sony A230 Portrait photography information
41
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography info
Sony A230 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
Sports photography with Sony A230
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
bad battery power (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
Travel photography with Sony A230
71
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
45
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery power (230 shots)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A230 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
51
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
bad battery power (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A230 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
9
can't record video
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony A230
 Ricoh WG-50Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-50 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2017-05-24 2009-05-18
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 10.00 m
Flash settings On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 pounds) 490g (1.08 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 531
Other
Battery life 300 photos 230 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $280 $569