Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB50F

Let's take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB50F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was unveiled 14 months after the WB50F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WG-5 GPS scores versus the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS features external dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the WB50F.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and WB50F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-5 GPS and WB50F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos although you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger WG-5 GPS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.