Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung HZ50W

Here is a in depth review of the Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung HZ50W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was launched 7 years later than the HZ50W and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-50 grades against the HZ50W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-50 & Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-50 features outer 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) while the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung HZ50W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-50 against the HZ50W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and HZ50W is 91 and 70 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-50 and HZ50W.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-50 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher WG-50 will have an advantage in sensor technology.