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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H50

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(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 February 2020
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H50 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H50, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was brought out 11 years later than the H50 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the WG-70 grades vs the H50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony H50

 WG-70 H50 
LaunchedFebruary 2020January 2009More recent by 135 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Ricoh WG-70

 H50 WG-70 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony H50

 WG-70 H50 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 has physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-70 versus the H50.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and H50 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and H50.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-70 to resolve more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern WG-70 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography info
Sony H50 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
Sports photography with Sony H50
50
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
Travel photography with Sony H50
71
environment proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
44
built-in flash
long zoom (465mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (547g)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography factors
Sony H50 Landscape photography factors
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging information
Sony H50 Vlogging information
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (547g)
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony H50
 Ricoh WG-70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-02-04 2009-01-15
Physical type 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 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Flash settings On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 pounds) 547g (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $280 $80