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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony S950

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony S950 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
  • Introduced May 2017
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony S950 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony S950, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was launched 8 years later than the S950 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-50 matches up against the S950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony S950

 WG-50 S950 
LaunchedMay 2017February 2009More recent by 101 months

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Ricoh WG-50

 S950 WG-50 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony S950

 WG-50 S950 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-50 features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony S950 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-50 vs the S950.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and S950 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and S950.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-50 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-50 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S950 Portrait photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
Street photography with Sony S950
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S950 as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography advice
Sony S950 Travel photography advice
71
weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography features
Sony S950 Landscape photography features
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging details
Sony S950 Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
9
no video recording
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony S950
 Ricoh WG-50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-05-24 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $280 $130