Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony HX50V
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(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
- Announced May 2017
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Succeeded the Sony HX30V
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Lets look a little more closely at the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony HX50V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WG-50 matches up against the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony HX50V
| WG-50 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2017 |  | April 2013 | More modern by 50 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Ricoh WG-50
| HX50V | WG-50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony HX50V
| WG-50 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-50 has 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) whilst the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-50 versus the HX50V.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and HX50V is 91 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and HX50V.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer WG-50 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
| Ricoh WG-50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2017-05-24 | 2013-04-24 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor 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 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 2920 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | On, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes (Wireless) | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 193g (0.43 lbs) | 272g (0.60 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| 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 photos | 400 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $280 | $439 |