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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Released May 2017
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-50 versus Samsung WB30F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was released 4 years after the WB30F which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WG-50 grades versus the WB30F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung WB30F

 WG-50 WB30F 
AnnouncedMay 2017January 2013More modern by 54 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Ricoh WG-50

 WB30F WG-50 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB30F

 WG-50 WB30F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-50 comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-50 versus the WB30F.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and WB30F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-50 and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files though you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger WG-50 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography details
Samsung WB30F Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
49
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography info
Samsung WB30F Travel photography info
71
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (128g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
48
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-50
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB30F
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung WB30F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-50 Samsung WB30F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-05-24 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings On, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $280 $180