Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-10

The following is a extended analysis of the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung GX-10, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-50 was announced 10 years after the GX-10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-50 grades vs the GX-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-50 & Samsung GX-10. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-50 offers 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 GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-50 vs the GX-10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and GX-10 is 91 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and GX-10.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-50 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Ricoh WG-50 will offer you more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-50 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.