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Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Refreshed by Ricoh GR II
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB50F Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB50F, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively well matched but the GR (APS-C) and WB50F (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR was unveiled 8 months before the WB50F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GR matches up vs the WB50F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung WB50F

 GR WB50F 
Screen resolution1230k460kCrisper screen (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Ricoh GR

 WB50F GR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014April 2013More modern by 8 months

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung WB50F

 GR WB50F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GR has got external dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GR versus the WB50F.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and WB50F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and WB50F.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GR provides the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier. The more aged GR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography highlights
74
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
37
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography factors
Samsung WB50F Street photography factors
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
45
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Travel photography info
Samsung WB50F Travel photography info
71
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (207g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
61
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
47
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (245g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone support
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Samsung WB50F
 Ricoh GRSamsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR Samsung WB50F
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-04-17 2014-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 207 grams (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 972 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB65 BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $971 $180