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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-6
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
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung WB50F

 WG-5 GPS WB50F 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2014More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 WB50F WG-5 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung WB50F

 WG-5 GPS WB50F 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography highlights
41
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography factors
Samsung WB50F Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (236g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography advice
Samsung WB50F Sports photography advice
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography features
Samsung WB50F Travel photography features
69
environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (236g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (207 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (240 per charge)
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (236 grams)
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung WB50F
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSamsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-5 GPS Samsung WB50F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-10 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 236 grams (0.52 lb) 207 grams (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $500 $180