Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ50W

Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ50W, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was introduced 4 years later than the HZ50W and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WG-5 GPS scores vs the HZ50W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung HZ50W. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS comes with exterior measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ50W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-5 GPS and the HZ50W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and HZ50W is 90 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and HZ50W.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent WG-5 GPS will have an advantage in sensor technology.