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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W550

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W550 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 W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W550 Overview

Let's look closer at the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony W550, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was unveiled 5 years after the W550 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-50 matches up versus the W550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony W550

 WG-50 W550 
ReleasedMay 2017July 2011Newer by 72 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Ricoh WG-50

 W550 WG-50 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony W550

 WG-50 W550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-50 has physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-50 compared to the W550.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and W550 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-50 and W550.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-50 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-50 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W550 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography highlights
Sony W550 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography details
Sony W550 Sports photography details
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography features
Sony W550 Travel photography features
71
weather proof
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography advice
Sony W550 Landscape photography advice
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W550 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony W550
 Ricoh WG-50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2017-05-24 2011-07-24
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
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
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash settings On, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 110 gr (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single -
Retail price $280 $119