Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB50F
93 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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92 Imaging
40 Features
36 Overall
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(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
(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
- Revealed January 2014
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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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.
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 sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung WB50F
| WG-20 | WB50F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | January 2014 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | 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.
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 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.
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
| Ricoh WG-20 | Samsung 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 |
