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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W330

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W330 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 W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W330 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony W330, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was launched 7 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WG-50 grades vs the W330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony W330

 WG-50 W330 
AnnouncedMay 2017January 2010More recent by 90 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Ricoh WG-50

 W330 WG-50 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony W330

 WG-50 W330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-50 has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony W330 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-50 vs the W330.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and W330 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-50 and W330.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-50 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher WG-50 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography features
Sony W330 Portrait photography features
42
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography advice
Sony W330 Sports photography advice
49
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography info
Sony W330 Travel photography info
71
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
Landscape photography with Sony W330
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging factors
Sony W330 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
26
relatively wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony W330
 Ricoh WG-50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2017-05-24 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options On, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $170