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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Introduced May 2017
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released July 2011
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB210, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was launched 5 years after the WB210 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WG-50 matches up against the WB210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung WB210

 WG-50 WB210 
ReleasedMay 2017July 2011Newer by 72 months
Display resolution230k1kCrisper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Ricoh WG-50

 WB210 WG-50 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB210

 WG-50 WB210 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-50 has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB210 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-50 vs the WB210.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and WB210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and WB210.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern WG-50 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography highlights
42
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
Street photography with Samsung WB210
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than others in class (174g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Sports photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography info
Samsung WB210 Travel photography info
71
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
offers touch focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography factors
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB210 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (174g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB210
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Samsung WB210
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-05-24 2011-07-19
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 174g (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $280 $279