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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB350F 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 WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB350F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was launched 3 years after the WB350F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WG-50 matches up against the WB350F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung WB350F

 WG-50 WB350F 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2014Newer by 42 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Ricoh WG-50

 WB350F WG-50 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB350F

 WG-50 WB350F 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-50 enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the WG-50 vs the WB350F.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and WB350F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-50 and WB350F.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images though you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern WG-50 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography information
42
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Sports photography highlights
49
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography information
Samsung WB350F Travel photography information
71
weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (276 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB350F Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
34
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB350F
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-50 Samsung WB350F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-05-24 2014-01-07
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings On, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 276g (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $260