• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Ricoh R8 advantages over Sony WX300

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.69 vs 1.26 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Sony WX300 advantages over Ricoh R8

  • Less expensive
    $330 vs $410 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    500 mm vs 200 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 270 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    12 years vs 17 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More pixels
    18.2 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • 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 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-W170

Ricoh R8
Sony DSC-W170
  • $410
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh R8 vs Sony DSC-W170

Sony WX300
Sony DSC-W170
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony WX300 vs Sony DSC-W170

Compared to Canon SD890 IS

Ricoh R8
Canon SD890 IS
  • $410
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • More dots on screen
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer exposure

Compare Ricoh R8 vs Canon SD890 IS

Sony WX300
Canon SD890 IS
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony WX300 vs Canon SD890 IS

Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZR1

Ricoh R8
Panasonic DMC-ZR1
  • $410
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • $280
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Ricoh R8 vs Panasonic DMC-ZR1

Sony WX300
Panasonic DMC-ZR1
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $280
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony WX300 vs Panasonic DMC-ZR1

Compared to Panasonic ZS25

Ricoh R8
Panasonic ZS25
  • $410
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Ricoh R8 vs Panasonic ZS25

Sony WX300
Panasonic ZS25
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Sony WX300 vs Panasonic ZS25

Compared to Sony WX350

Ricoh R8
Sony WX350
  • $410
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus
  • $288
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Ricoh R8 vs Sony WX350

Sony WX300
Sony WX350
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • $288
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • Shoots 60p video

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