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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W370

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W370 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
  • Announced May 2017
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W370 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W370, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was brought out 7 years after the W370 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WG-50 grades vs the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony W370

 WG-50 W370 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2010Newer by 90 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Ricoh WG-50

 W370 WG-50 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony W370

 WG-50 W370 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-50 offers 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) whilst the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W370 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-50 and the W370.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-50 and W370.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-50 to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-50 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography highlights
Sony W370 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
49
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography info
Sony W370 Travel photography info
71
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging features
Sony W370 Vlogging features
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony W370
 Ricoh WG-50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-05-24 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options On, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $230