Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A500
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![Ricoh WG-50 front Ricoh WG-50 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-WG-50/Ricoh-WG-50-front.jpg)
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A500 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
- Introduced May 2017
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Released August 2009
- Successor is Sony A560
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A500 Overview
The following is a detailed overview of the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony A500, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and A500 (12MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.
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The WG-50 was unveiled 7 years after the A500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-50 matches up versus the A500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-50 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony A500
WG-50 | A500 | |||
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Released | May 2017 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 95 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Ricoh WG-50
A500 | WG-50 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony A500
WG-50 | A500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A500 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-50 comes with external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A500 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony A500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-50 against the A500.
![Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A500 size comparison Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-WG-50-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A500-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and A500 is 91 and 63 respectively.
![Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A500 top view buttons comparison Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-WG-50-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-50 and A500.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-50 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Ricoh WG-50 will offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern WG-50 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
![Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A500 sensor size comparison Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-WG-50-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-WG-50-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A500 Specifications
Ricoh WG-50 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-50 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2017-05-24 | 2009-08-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4272 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.00 m |
Flash options | On, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
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 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 grams (0.43 lbs) | 630 grams (1.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 772 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 520 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-FM500H |
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/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $280 | $638 |