• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Ricoh R50 advantages over Canon S100

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $430 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    180 mm vs 120 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Lighter weight
    116g vs 192g
    Lighter weight

Canon S100 advantages over Ricoh R50

  • Larger sensor
    1/1.7 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    12.1 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 1 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

  • Slimmer than past models; 12-megapixel resolution sensor improves on image quality across ISO range; Video includes 1080p, autofocus, and zoom during recording; HDR mode works well.

  • Costs $30 more; Slight buzz when zooming while recording video; Grip isn't as useful as it could be; Slow autofocus.

  • Read our Canon S100 Review

The Competition

Compared to Pentax M50

Ricoh R50
Pentax M50
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Ricoh R50 vs Pentax M50

Canon S100
Pentax M50
  • $429
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

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Compared to Nikon S550

Ricoh R50
Nikon S550
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $195
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Ricoh R50 vs Nikon S550

Canon S100
Nikon S550
  • $429
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $195
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon S100 vs Nikon S550

Compared to Nikon S560

Ricoh R50
Nikon S560
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Ricoh R50 vs Nikon S560

Canon S100
Nikon S560
  • $429
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon S100 vs Nikon S560

Compared to Canon S95

Ricoh R50
Canon S95
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $428
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh R50 vs Canon S95

Canon S100
Canon S95
  • $429
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Manual focus
  • $428
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • Higher extended ISO

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Compared to Canon S110

Ricoh R50
Canon S110
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $249
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh R50 vs Canon S110

Canon S100
Canon S110
  • $429
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • $249
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

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