Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W650

Let's look much closer at the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony W650, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was launched 5 years after the W650 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WG-50 scores vs the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-50 has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony W650 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-50 vs the W650.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-50 and W650.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger WG-50 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.