Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

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.

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

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.