Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung HZ50W

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.