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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2014
Samsung WB50F
(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
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB50F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was unveiled within a month of the WB50F and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-20 scores against the WB50F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung WB50F

 WG-20 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Ricoh WG-20

 WB50F WG-20 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung WB50F

 WG-20 WB50F 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2014Same generation
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-20 comes with external dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-20 vs the WB50F.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and WB50F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and WB50F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB50F to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography information
Samsung WB50F Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
71
environment sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (207 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography info
47
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging info
Samsung WB50F Vlogging info
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung WB50F
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Samsung WB50F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s -
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 164 grams (0.36 lb) 207 grams (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $370 $180