• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Ricoh R50 advantages over Ricoh WG-30

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.69 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    180 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    23 mm vs 30 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    116g vs 192g
    Lighter weight

Ricoh WG-30 advantages over Ricoh R50

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    4 vs 1 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • 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
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • 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
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • 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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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

Ricoh WG-30
Pentax M50
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Pentax M50

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

Ricoh WG-30
Nikon S550
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $195
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Ricoh WG-30 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

Ricoh WG-30
Nikon S560
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Nikon S560

Compared to Olympus FE-370

Ricoh R50
Olympus FE-370
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • More pixels
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh R50 vs Olympus FE-370

Ricoh WG-30
Olympus FE-370
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Olympus FE-370

Compared to Olympus FE-5010

Ricoh R50
Olympus FE-5010
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $190
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh R50 vs Olympus FE-5010

Ricoh WG-30
Olympus FE-5010
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Manual focus
  • $190
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Olympus FE-5010

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