Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A330
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A330 Key Specs
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- 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" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
- Announced May 2009
- Superseded the Sony A300
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A330 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony A330, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and A330 (10MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WG-50 was launched 8 years after the A330 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-50 matches up vs the A330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A330 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony A330
WG-50 | A330 | |||
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Announced | May 2017 | May 2009 | Newer by 98 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Ricoh WG-50
A330 | WG-50 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony A330
WG-50 | A330 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-50 provides exterior measurements 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 A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony A330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-50 vs the A330.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and A330 is 91 and 67 respectively.
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and A330.
All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-50 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Ricoh WG-50 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern WG-50 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A330 Specifications
Ricoh WG-50 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-50 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 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 | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 10.00 m |
Flash options | On, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max 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 | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 193g (0.43 pounds) | 529g (1.17 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 535 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 230 pictures |
Form of battery | 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 feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $280 | $545 |