Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W550
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W550 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony W550
WG-50 | W550 | |||
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Released | May 2017 | July 2011 | Newer by 72 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Ricoh WG-50
W550 | WG-50 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony W550
WG-50 | W550 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony W550 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Ricoh WG-50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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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 |