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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony H200

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony H200 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 H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony H200 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony H200, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was released 4 years after the H200 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WG-50 scores versus the H200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony H200

 WG-50 H200 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2013More modern by 54 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Ricoh WG-50

 H200 WG-50 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony H200

 WG-50 H200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-50 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony H200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-50 and the H200.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and H200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and H200.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H200 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger WG-50 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography advice
Sony H200 Portrait photography advice
42
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography info
Sony H200 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography highlights
Sony H200 Sports photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography highlights
Sony H200 Travel photography highlights
71
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (633mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than others (530g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography features
Sony H200 Landscape photography features
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging information
Sony H200 Vlogging information
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing mic support
25
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than others (530g)
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony H200
 Ricoh WG-50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-05-24 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash modes On, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 530g (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID D-LI92 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $280 $250