Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W290

On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony W290, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was brought out 8 years later than the W290 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-50 scores vs the W290 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-50 has physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony W290 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-50 versus the W290.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and W290 is 91 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and W290.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-50 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher WG-50 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.