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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony WX220

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Announced May 2017
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony WX220 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony WX220, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was unveiled 3 years after the WX220 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-50 matches up vs the WX220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony WX220

 WG-50 WX220 
ReleasedMay 2017February 2014Newer by 40 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Ricoh WG-50

 WX220 WG-50 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony WX220

 WG-50 WX220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-50 features outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony WX220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-50 versus the WX220.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and WX220 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and WX220.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX220 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-50 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography features
Sony WX220 Portrait photography features
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography features
Sony WX220 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography advice
Sony WX220 Sports photography advice
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX220 Travel photography highlights
71
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX220 Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony WX220
 Ricoh WG-50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2017-05-24 2014-02-12
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings On, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" 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 210 photographs
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)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $198