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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony T99

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony T99 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 T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony T99 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony T99, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was launched 6 years after the T99 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WG-50 grades against the T99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony T99

 WG-50 T99 
AnnouncedMay 2017July 2010More modern by 84 months
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Ricoh WG-50

 T99 WG-50 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony T99

 WG-50 T99 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-50 has outer 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 T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony T99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-50 vs the T99.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and T99 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and T99.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-50 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer WG-50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography details
Sony T99 Portrait photography details
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography info
Sony T99 Sports photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging details
Sony T99 Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony T99
 Ricoh WG-50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2017-05-24 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash settings On, off Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $179