Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB250F
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB250F 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
- Launched May 2017
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
- Released January 2013

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-50 versus Samsung WB250F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The WG-50 was manufactured 4 years later than the WB250F and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WG-50 grades versus the WB250F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-50 & Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung WB250F
WG-50 | WB250F | |||
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Released | May 2017 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 54 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Ricoh WG-50
WB250F | WG-50 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB250F
WG-50 | WB250F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-50 has got outside 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 WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh WG-50 versus Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-50 against the WB250F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and WB250F.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-50 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher WG-50 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Ricoh WG-50 | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh WG-50 | Samsung WB250F |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2017-05-24 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | On, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes (Wireless) | Built-In |
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 | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" 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 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $280 | $250 |