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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W800

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W800 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
  • Revealed May 2017
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W800 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony W800, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was introduced 3 years after the W800 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WG-50 grades versus the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony W800

 WG-50 W800 
LaunchedMay 2017February 2014Newer by 40 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Ricoh WG-50

 W800 WG-50 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony W800

 WG-50 W800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-50 provides exterior dimensions 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 W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-50 versus the W800.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and W800 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-50 and W800.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W800 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer WG-50 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W800 Portrait photography highlights
42
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
megapixel count good (20MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
Sony W800 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography information
Sony W800 Sports photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
Travel photography with Sony W800
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition (125g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography details
Sony W800 Landscape photography details
48
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging info
Sony W800 Vlogging info
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
33
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony W800
 Ricoh WG-50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-05-24 2014-02-13
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes On, off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4
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 grams (0.43 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery form 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $280 $90