Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB2200F

Here, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB2200F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-50 was brought out 3 years later than the WB2200F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WG-50 matches up versus the WB2200F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-50 & Samsung WB2200F. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Samsung WB2200F Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-50 enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB2200F has specifications of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") along with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB2200F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-50 against the WB2200F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and WB2200F is 91 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and WB2200F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent WG-50 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.