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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(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
Samsung WB250F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung WB250F

 WG-50 WB250F 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2013More recent by 54 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Ricoh WG-50

 WB250F WG-50 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB250F

 WG-50 WB250F 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography info
Samsung WB250F Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
71
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography advice
48
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB250F Vlogging factors
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
35
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB250F
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung WB250F
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