Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony WX350
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
- Launched May 2017
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Superseded the Sony WX300
- Newer Model is Sony WX500
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony WX350, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WG-50 was introduced 3 years later than the WX350 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WG-50 grades vs the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony WX350
| WG-50 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2017 |  | February 2014 | More recent by 40 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Ricoh WG-50
| WX350 | WG-50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony WX350
| WG-50 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-50 comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-50 vs the WX350.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-50 and WX350.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX350 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger WG-50 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2017-05-24 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.30 m |
| Flash modes | On, off | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lb) | 164 gr (0.36 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 images | 470 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $280 | $270 |