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Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony W650

Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2022
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-70
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony W650 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony W650, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-80 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-80 was released 10 years after the W650 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WG-80 matches up against the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Sony W650

 WG-80 W650 
IntroducedMay 2022January 2012Newer by 127 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Ricoh WG-80

 W650 WG-80 
Screen size3"2.70"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-80 and Sony W650

 WG-80 W650 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-80 enjoys outer dimensions 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 W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony W650 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-80 vs the W650.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-80 and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-80 and W650.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of files though you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger WG-80 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-80
Portrait photography with Sony W650
43
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Street photography info
Sony W650 Street photography info
55
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (124 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography factors
Sony W650 Sports photography factors
43
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography info
Sony W650 Travel photography info
71
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (124 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-80
Landscape photography with Sony W650
44
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.70 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging highlights
Sony W650 Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone support
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-80 and Sony W650
 Ricoh WG-80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2022-05-19 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.70" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes On, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 193g (0.43 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 220 images
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 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $140