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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2017
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Replacement is Samsung GX-20
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung GX-10

 WG-50 GX-10 
ReleasedMay 2017September 2006Newer by 130 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Ricoh WG-50

 GX-10 WG-50 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung GX-10

 WG-50 GX-10 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

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).

See the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung GX-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
52
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
Street photography with Samsung GX-10
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography info
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography info
49
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
71
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
49
weather sealing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-10
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging factors
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
9
no video shooting
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung GX-10
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung GX-10
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-50 Samsung GX-10
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Launched 2017-05-24 2006-09-21
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) None
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 193 grams (0.43 lb) 793 grams (1.75 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $280 $850