Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB50F
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR and Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung WB50F
| GR | WB50F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+770k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Ricoh GR
| WB50F | GR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 |  | April 2013 | More modern by 8 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung WB50F
| GR | WB50F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and WB50F is 90 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
| Ricoh GR | Samsung 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 |
