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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB50F

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

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB50F Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung WB50F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was manufactured 10 months after the WB50F and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the WG-30W grades versus the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung WB50F

 WG-30W WB50F 
RevealedOctober 2014January 2014More modern by 10 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Ricoh WG-30W

 WB50F WG-30W 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung WB50F

 WG-30W WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-30W 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 vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WG-30W vs the WB50F.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and WB50F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern WG-30W should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography information
Samsung WB50F Sports photography information
45
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography advice
Samsung WB50F Travel photography advice
71
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography info
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography info
43
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging information
Samsung WB50F Vlogging information
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no mic port
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung WB50F
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-30W Samsung WB50F
Class 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Max 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 screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 194 gr (0.43 lb) 207 gr (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 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 300 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $180