Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-1L
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced May 2017
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- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Released February 2006
Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung GX-1L, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WG-50 was launched 11 years after the GX-1L which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-50 grades versus the GX-1L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-1L Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-50 & Samsung GX-1L. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung GX-1L
WG-50 | GX-1L | |||
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Released | May 2017 | February 2006 | Newer by 137 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Ricoh WG-50
GX-1L | WG-50 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung GX-1L
WG-50 | GX-1L | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-50 enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung GX-1L in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-50 against the GX-1L.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and GX-1L is 91 and 69 respectively.
Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and GX-1L.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-50 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh WG-50 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger WG-50 should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
Ricoh WG-50 | Samsung GX-1L | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh WG-50 | Samsung GX-1L |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2017-05-24 | 2006-02-24 |
Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 7.50 m |
Flash modes | On, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
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 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes (Wireless) | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lb) | 570 gr (1.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $280 | $0 |