Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB50F

In this article, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung WB50F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was manufactured 10 months later than the WB50F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-30 matches up against the WB50F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 has got outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-30 compared to the WB50F.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and WB50F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and WB50F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger WG-30 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.