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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W730

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2017
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W730 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony W730, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was released 4 years later than the W730 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-50 scores against the W730 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony W730

 WG-50 W730 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2013More recent by 54 months
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Ricoh WG-50

 W730 WG-50 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony W730

 WG-50 W730 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-50 has got outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony W730 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-50 vs the W730.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and W730 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-50 and W730.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern WG-50 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography info
Sony W730 Portrait photography info
42
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography highlights
Sony W730 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than others (122g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography info
Sony W730 Sports photography info
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography advice
Sony W730 Travel photography advice
71
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others (122g)
supports touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography features
Sony W730 Landscape photography features
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W730 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others (122g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony W730
 Ricoh WG-50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-05-24 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash settings On, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Form 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $280 $138