Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung SL720
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed May 2017
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Additionally referred to as PL70

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung SL720 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung SL720, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and SL720 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The WG-50 was announced 7 years after the SL720 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WG-50 matches up vs the SL720 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung SL720. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung SL720
WG-50 | SL720 | |||
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Introduced | May 2017 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 96 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Ricoh WG-50
SL720 | WG-50 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung SL720
WG-50 | SL720 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-50 provides physical 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 SL720 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung SL720 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WG-50 and the SL720.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and SL720 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and SL720.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-50 to give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent WG-50 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
Ricoh WG-50 | Samsung SL720 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh WG-50 | Samsung SL720 |
Also referred to as | - | PL70 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2017-05-24 | 2009-07-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | 193g (0.43 lbs) | 168g (0.37 lbs) |
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 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 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $280 | $119 |