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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-1S 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
  • Revealed May 2017
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released January 2006
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung GX-1S, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The WG-50 was announced 11 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-50 grades against the GX-1S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 WG-50 GX-1S 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2006Fresher by 139 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

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

 GX-1S WG-50 

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

 WG-50 GX-1S 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-50 enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung GX-1S in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-50 compared to the GX-1S.

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

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and GX-1S is 91 and 68 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-50 and GX-1S.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-50 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Ricoh WG-50 will provide greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer WG-50 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography information
42
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (605g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography features
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography factors
71
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
lighter than others in class (605 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography factors
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
46
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging info
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
9
no video
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung GX-1S
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-50 Samsung GX-1S
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-05-24 2006-01-16
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 area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video 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 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 605 gr (1.33 lb)
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 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $280 $850