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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A330

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(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
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Sony A300
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony A330

 WG-50 A330 
AnnouncedMay 2017May 2009Newer by 98 months

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Ricoh WG-50

 A330 WG-50 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony A330

 WG-50 A330 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A330 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A330 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography information
Sony A330 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
75
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography details
Sony A330 Sports photography details
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography info
Sony A330 Travel photography info
71
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
44
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography advice
Sony A330 Landscape photography advice
48
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
MP count low (10MP)
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-50
Vlogging with Sony A330
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
9
no video recording
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony A330
 Ricoh WG-50Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
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