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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung PL200 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 PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2010
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-50 versus Samsung PL200, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was released 6 years later than the PL200 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WG-50 matches up versus the PL200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung PL200

 WG-50 PL200 
ReleasedMay 2017July 2010Fresher by 84 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Ricoh WG-50

 PL200 WG-50 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung PL200

 WG-50 PL200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-50 provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-50 versus the PL200.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and PL200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and PL200.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-50 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer WG-50 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography highlights
42
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography features
Samsung PL200 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography factors
Samsung PL200 Sports photography factors
49
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Travel photography highlights
71
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography features
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography features
48
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging advice
Samsung PL200 Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung PL200
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Samsung PL200
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-05-24 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash modes On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 170 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $0