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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung WB50F

 WG-30 WB50F 
IntroducedOctober 2014January 2014More recent by 10 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Ricoh WG-30

 WB50F WG-30 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung WB50F

 WG-30 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung WB50F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography info
Samsung WB50F Travel photography info
71
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (207g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography information
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung WB50F
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung WB50F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30 Samsung WB50F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-10-09 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s -
Max shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192g (0.42 lb) 207g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $428 $180