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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung WB50F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was brought out at a similar time to the WB50F so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-4 matches up vs the WB50F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung WB50F

 WG-4 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Ricoh WG-4

 WB50F WG-4 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung WB50F

 WG-4 WB50F 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2014Similar generation
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 has got physical measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-4 vs the WB50F.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and WB50F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and WB50F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of images however you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
41
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-4
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography information
Samsung WB50F Sports photography information
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB50F Travel photography factors
72
weather proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung WB50F
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 Samsung WB50F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-05 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 207 grams (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 240 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $330 $180