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

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Differences

Ricoh R50 advantages over Sony DSC-W290

  • More telephoto lens reach
    180 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Lighter weight
    116g vs 174g
    Lighter weight

Sony DSC-W290 advantages over Ricoh R50

  • 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
  • More pixels
    12.1 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    2 vs 1 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

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

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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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

Sony DSC-W290
Pentax M50
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony DSC-W290 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

Sony DSC-W290
Nikon S550
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $195
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Lighter weight

Compare Sony DSC-W290 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

Sony DSC-W290
Nikon S560
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Lighter weight

Compare Sony DSC-W290 vs Nikon S560

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FS25S

Ricoh R50
Panasonic DMC-FS25S
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $175
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Ricoh R50 vs Panasonic DMC-FS25S

Sony DSC-W290
Panasonic DMC-FS25S
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $175
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Sony DSC-W290 vs Panasonic DMC-FS25S

Compared to Canon SD970 IS

Ricoh R50
Canon SD970 IS
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Ricoh R50 vs Canon SD970 IS

Sony DSC-W290
Canon SD970 IS
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out

Compare Sony DSC-W290 vs Canon SD970 IS

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