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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Released May 2017
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Revealed December 2012
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh WG-50 versus Samsung EX2F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-50 was unveiled 4 years after the EX2F which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-50 matches up versus the EX2F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung EX2F

 WG-50 EX2F 
RevealedMay 2017December 2012More modern by 54 months
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Ricoh WG-50

 EX2F WG-50 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung EX2F

 WG-50 EX2F 
Focus manually More exact focus
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-50 has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-50 versus Samsung EX2F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-50 compared to the EX2F.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-50 and EX2F.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-50 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh WG-50 will give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern WG-50 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography features
Samsung EX2F Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography information
Samsung EX2F Travel photography information
71
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (294 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-50
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
71
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (294 grams)
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung EX2F
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-50 Samsung EX2F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-05-24 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $478