Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung CL5

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung CL5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") feature different sensor size.

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The WG-50 was brought out 8 years after the CL5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-50 scores versus the CL5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung CL5. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-50 enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung CL5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-50 versus the CL5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and CL5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and CL5.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-50 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh WG-50 will provide you with more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger WG-50 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.