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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A6500

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A6500 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 A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Revealed October 2016
  • Old Model is Sony A6300
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A6500 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony A6500, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and A6500 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-50 was announced 8 months after the A6500 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-50 scores against the A6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony A6500

 WG-50 A6500 
RevealedMay 2017October 2016More modern by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Ricoh WG-50

 A6500 WG-50 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony A6500

 WG-50 A6500 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-50 comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony A6500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-50 vs the A6500.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and A6500 is 91 and 81 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and A6500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-50 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A6500 will resolve extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer WG-50 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography factors
Sony A6500 Portrait photography factors
42
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography details
Sony A6500 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Sports photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
77
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery life (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography info
Sony A6500 Travel photography info
71
weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery life (350 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
Landscape photography with Sony A6500
48
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
low battery life (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-50
Vlogging with Sony A6500
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
39
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony A6500
 Ricoh WG-50Sony Alpha a6500
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Sony Alpha a6500
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2017-05-24 2016-10-06
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
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 area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options On, off Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 pounds) 453g (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1405
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 350 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $280 $1,298