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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Launched May 2017
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Other Name is WB500
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung HZ10W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was released 8 years later than the HZ10W and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WG-50 matches up vs the HZ10W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung HZ10W

 WG-50 HZ10W 
RevealedMay 2017May 2009Fresher by 98 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Ricoh WG-50

 HZ10W WG-50 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung HZ10W

 WG-50 HZ10W 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-50 has got outside dimensions 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 HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung HZ10W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the WG-50 compared to the HZ10W.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and HZ10W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-50 and HZ10W.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-50 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer WG-50 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-50
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
31
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography details
Samsung HZ10W Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
71
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (249 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-50
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average (249 grams)
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung HZ10W
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Samsung HZ10W
Also referred to as - WB500
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-05-24 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options On, off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $300