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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was announced 4 years after the Galaxy Camera which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-50 grades against the Galaxy Camera with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 WG-50 Galaxy Camera 
RevealedMay 2017February 2013More modern by 52 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Ricoh WG-50

 Galaxy Camera WG-50 
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 WG-50 Galaxy Camera 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-50 features physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-50 against the Galaxy Camera.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and Galaxy Camera is 91 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-50 and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos but you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-50 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography advice
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography information
49
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography features
71
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (300g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography details
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging details
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone port
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
lighter than average (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called - Wi-Fi
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-05-24 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 4.8"
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options On, off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 300g (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $450