Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W350

On this page, we will be looking at the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony W350, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was announced 7 years after the W350 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WG-50 grades vs the W350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-50 provides external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony W350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-50 compared to the W350.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and W350 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-50 and W350.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-50 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger WG-50 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.