Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX500

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX500, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-50 was introduced 2 years later than the NX500 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WG-50 scores versus the NX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-50 & Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-50 offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has specifications of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-50 against the NX500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and NX500 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and NX500.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-50 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX500 will result in extra detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WG-50 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.