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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W220

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W220 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 W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W220 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W220, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was revealed 8 years later than the W220 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WG-50 scores against the W220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony W220

 WG-50 W220 
RevealedMay 2017January 2009More recent by 102 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Ricoh WG-50

 W220 WG-50 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony W220

 WG-50 W220 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-50 comes with outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-50 vs the W220.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and W220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and W220.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-50 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher WG-50 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography advice
Sony W220 Portrait photography advice
42
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography info
Sony W220 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
Sports photography with Sony W220
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography information
Sony W220 Travel photography information
71
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
Landscape photography with Sony W220
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony W220
 Ricoh WG-50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-05-24 2009-01-08
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes On, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $280 $160