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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB1100F 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
  • Announced May 2017
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB1100F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was revealed 3 years later than the WB1100F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-50 matches up versus the WB1100F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung WB1100F

 WG-50 WB1100F 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2014More recent by 42 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Ricoh WG-50

 WB1100F WG-50 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB1100F

 WG-50 WB1100F 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-50 comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB1100F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-50 vs the WB1100F.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and WB1100F is 91 and 67 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and WB1100F.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-50 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography details
Samsung WB1100F Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography info
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography info
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (512 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography advice
48
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging features
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
23
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average (512g)
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB1100F
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Samsung WB1100F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-05-24 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings On, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 512 gr (1.13 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $250