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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
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Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Launched May 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5500
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Ricoh WG-20 versus Samsung HZ50W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was introduced 3 years later than the HZ50W and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WG-20 matches up against the HZ50W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung HZ50W

 WG-20 HZ50W 
LaunchedFebruary 2014May 2010Fresher by 46 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Ricoh WG-20

 HZ50W WG-20 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung HZ50W

 WG-20 HZ50W 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-20 has got external measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-20 versus Samsung HZ50W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-20 compared to the HZ50W.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and HZ50W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-20 and HZ50W.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-20 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography details
Samsung HZ50W Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography information
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has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography details
71
weather proofing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
Vlogging with Samsung HZ50W
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung HZ50W
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Samsung HZ50W
Otherwise known as - WB5500
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-05 2010-05-03
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lb) 426 gr (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 life 260 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $370 $250