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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony WX80

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Released May 2017
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony WX80, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was launched 4 years later than the WX80 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WG-50 grades vs the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony WX80

 WG-50 WX80 
RevealedMay 2017January 2013Fresher by 54 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Ricoh WG-50

 WX80 WG-50 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony WX80

 WG-50 WX80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-50 features external 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 WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony WX80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-50 and the WX80.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and WX80.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer WG-50 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX80 Portrait photography factors
42
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
Street photography with Sony WX80
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than average (124 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
Sports photography with Sony WX80
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography factors
Sony WX80 Travel photography factors
71
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average (124g)
includes touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (124 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony WX80
 Ricoh WG-50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-05-24 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.20 m
Flash modes On, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
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 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 photographs 240 photographs
Form 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $276