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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Launched May 2017
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh WG-50 versus Samsung WB50F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was manufactured 3 years after the WB50F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WG-50 matches up vs the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung WB50F

 WG-50 WB50F 
RevealedMay 2017January 2014More modern by 42 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Ricoh WG-50

 WB50F WG-50 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB50F

 WG-50 WB50F 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-50 has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-50 versus Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-50 versus the WB50F.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and WB50F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-50 and WB50F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of files however you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher WG-50 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Sports photography highlights
49
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB50F Travel photography advice
71
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (207 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging features
Samsung WB50F Vlogging features
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB50F
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung WB50F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-50 Samsung WB50F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-05-24 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 207 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $180