Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB350F
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs
(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
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- 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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-50 & Samsung WB350F. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung WB350F
WG-50 | WB350F | |||
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Launched | May 2017 | January 2014 | Newer by 42 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Ricoh WG-50
WB350F | WG-50 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB350F
WG-50 | WB350F | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB350F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Ricoh WG-50 | Samsung WB350F | |
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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 |