Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A230
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
(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
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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.

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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A230 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-50 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony A230
WG-50 | A230 | |||
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Introduced | May 2017 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 98 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Ricoh WG-50
A230 | WG-50 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony A230
WG-50 | A230 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A230 Specifications
Ricoh WG-50 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
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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 |