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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Announced May 2017
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-50 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was revealed 4 years later than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WG-50 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 WG-50 Galaxy Camera 4G 
RevealedMay 2017August 2012More recent by 58 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Ricoh WG-50

 Galaxy Camera 4G WG-50 
Screen size4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 WG-50 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-50 comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-50 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-50 against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern WG-50 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
71
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
pretty wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging information
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
36
pretty wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-50 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-05-24 2012-08-29
Body design 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options On, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
Physical 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 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $550