Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-10
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung GX-10
WG-50 | GX-10 | |||
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Released | May 2017 | ![]() | September 2006 | Newer by 130 months |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Ricoh WG-50
GX-10 | WG-50 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung GX-10
WG-50 | GX-10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Ricoh WG-50 | Samsung GX-10 | |
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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 |