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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2017
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Ricoh WG-50 versus Samsung DV300F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-50 was released 5 years after the DV300F which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WG-50 matches up vs the DV300F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung DV300F

 WG-50 DV300F 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2012Newer by 66 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Ricoh WG-50

 DV300F WG-50 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung DV300F

 WG-50 DV300F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-50 has got outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-50 versus Samsung DV300F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-50 compared to the DV300F.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and DV300F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and DV300F.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer WG-50 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography highlights
42
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography factors
Samsung DV300F Sports photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography details
Samsung DV300F Travel photography details
71
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography info
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography info
48
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging information
Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung DV300F
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung DV300F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Samsung DV300F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-05-24 2012-01-02
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.10 m
Flash settings On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $280 $200