Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung PL200
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-50 & Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung PL200
| WG-50 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2017 |  | July 2010 | Fresher by 84 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Ricoh WG-50
| PL200 | WG-50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung PL200
| WG-50 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal 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.
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 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.
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-50 | Samsung 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 |