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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-1L 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
  • Introduced May 2017
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung GX-1L

 WG-50 GX-1L 
ReleasedMay 2017February 2006Newer by 137 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Ricoh WG-50

 GX-1L WG-50 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung GX-1L

 WG-50 GX-1L 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography features
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography features
42
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (570 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography factors
49
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
lighter than average (570 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography advice
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging features
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging features
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
9
can't record video
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung GX-1L
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung GX-1L
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