Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W620
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(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
- Announced May 2017
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2012

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W620 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony W620, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The WG-50 was unveiled 5 years later than the W620 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WG-50 scores against the W620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W620 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony W620
WG-50 | W620 | |||
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Revealed | May 2017 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 66 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Ricoh WG-50
W620 | WG-50 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony W620
WG-50 | W620 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-50 has outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony W620 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-50 versus the W620.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and W620.
To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-50 to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher WG-50 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Ricoh WG-50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2017-05-24 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.00 m |
Flash options | On, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes (Wireless) | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 193g (0.43 lb) | 116g (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 pictures | 220 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $280 | $102 |