Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-20 & Samsung HZ50W. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung HZ50W
WG-20 | HZ50W | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | May 2010 | Fresher by 46 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Ricoh WG-20
HZ50W | WG-20 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung HZ50W
WG-20 | HZ50W | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and HZ50W is 93 and 70 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Ricoh WG-20 | Samsung HZ50W | |
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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 |