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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony H50

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(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
  • Announced May 2017
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony H50 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony H50, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was launched 8 years later than the H50 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WG-50 grades versus the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony H50

 WG-50 H50 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2009Fresher by 102 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Ricoh WG-50

 H50 WG-50 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony H50

 WG-50 H50 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-50 has got external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-50 compared to the H50.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and H50 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and H50.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-50 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher WG-50 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-50
Portrait photography with Sony H50
42
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
Street photography with Sony H50
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography details
Sony H50 Sports photography details
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
44
has built in flash
very long reach (465mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (547 grams)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography info
Sony H50 Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-50
Vlogging with Sony H50
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others (547g)
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony H50
 Ricoh WG-50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-05-24 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
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 16MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Flash options On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
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 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 547 grams (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $80