Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung HZ50W

Lets examine more in depth at the Ricoh WG-4 versus Samsung HZ50W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was released 3 years later than the HZ50W and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WG-4 scores vs the HZ50W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 & Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 comes with outer dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-4 versus Samsung HZ50W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 compared to the HZ50W.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and HZ50W is 90 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and HZ50W.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.