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Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2011
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh PX and Samsung WB50F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PX (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PX was brought out 3 years before the WB50F which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the PX matches up against the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung WB50F

 PX WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Ricoh PX

 WB50F PX 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2011Newer by 29 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung WB50F

 PX WB50F 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh PX features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh PX and Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the PX and the WB50F.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the PX and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and WB50F.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged PX is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography features
Samsung WB50F Sports photography features
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography factors
Samsung WB50F Travel photography factors
68
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (207 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography information
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography information
47
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging factors
Samsung WB50F Vlogging factors
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung WB50F
 Ricoh PXSamsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh PX Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-16 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 207 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID DB-100 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $329 $180