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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Announced May 2017
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was revealed 3 years after the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-50 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 WG-50 Galaxy Camera 2 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2014Newer by 42 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Ricoh WG-50

 Galaxy Camera 2 WG-50 
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 WG-50 Galaxy Camera 2 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-50 offers outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-50 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images although you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer WG-50 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than average (283g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography details
49
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (400 shots)
low fps (5.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography factors
71
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
73
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than average (283 grams)
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
52
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-50
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
37
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
lighter than average (283 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-50 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-05-24 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 4.8"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash modes On, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Maximum 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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 283 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 400 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $280 $400