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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2017
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL50
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung SL202, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was announced 8 years after the SL202 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WG-50 grades vs the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung SL202

 WG-50 SL202 
LaunchedMay 2017February 2009More modern by 101 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Ricoh WG-50

 SL202 WG-50 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung SL202

 WG-50 SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-50 features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WG-50 and the SL202.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and SL202 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-50 and SL202.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-50 to offer more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-50 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography info
42
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL202 Sports photography factors
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
Travel photography with Samsung SL202
71
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL202 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
27
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung SL202
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung SL202
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-50 Samsung SL202
Also Known as - PL50
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-05-24 2009-02-17
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash modes On, off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $280 $140