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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TF1

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Launched May 2017
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TF1 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TF1, both Waterproof cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-50 was manufactured 3 years after the TF1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WG-50 scores against the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony TF1

 WG-50 TF1 
ReleasedMay 2017June 2013Newer by 48 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Ricoh WG-50

 TF1 WG-50 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony TF1

 WG-50 TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-50 comes with outer measurements 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 TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TF1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-50 versus the TF1.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-50 and TF1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern WG-50 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-50
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
42
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography details
Sony TF1 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
environment sealing
lighter than others (152g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
Sports photography with Sony TF1
49
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
Travel photography with Sony TF1
71
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (152 grams)
environment sealing
provides touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (240 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging advice
Sony TF1 Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
33
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others (152g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony TF1
 Ricoh WG-50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2017-05-24 2013-06-21
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash settings On, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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 photos 240 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $266