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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Released May 2017
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB35F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was released 3 years later than the WB35F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WG-50 matches up against the WB35F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung WB35F

 WG-50 WB35F 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2014Fresher by 42 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Ricoh WG-50

 WB35F WG-50 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB35F

 WG-50 WB35F 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-50 provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the WG-50 compared to the WB35F.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and WB35F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and WB35F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger WG-50 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography information
Samsung WB35F Sports photography information
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB35F Travel photography factors
71
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than others (194g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography information
48
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB35F
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Samsung WB35F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-05-24 2014-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes On, off -
External flash
AEB
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $130