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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W710

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W710 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
  • Announced May 2017
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W710 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W710, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was revealed 4 years later than the W710 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WG-50 grades vs the W710 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony W710

 WG-50 W710 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2013More recent by 54 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Ricoh WG-50

 W710 WG-50 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony W710

 WG-50 W710 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-50 has external 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 W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W710 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-50 compared to the W710.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and W710 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-50 and W710.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files although you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-50 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W710 Portrait photography highlights
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography highlights
Sony W710 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than average (114g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography factors
Sony W710 Sports photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography highlights
Sony W710 Travel photography highlights
71
environment proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average (114g)
provides touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W710 Landscape photography highlights
48
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-50
Vlogging with Sony W710
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony W710
 Ricoh WG-50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-05-24 2013-01-08
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash options On, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 images 240 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN
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
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $280 $90