Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-1L

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.

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.

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.

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.