Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB700
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB700 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
- Announced May 2017
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed December 2010
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB700, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-50 matches up versus the WB700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung WB700
| WG-50 | WB700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2017 | December 2010 | Newer by 78 months | |
| Focus manually | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Ricoh WG-50
| WB700 | WG-50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB700
| WG-50 | WB700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
| Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-50 provides exterior 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 WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
See the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the WG-50 against the WB700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and WB700 is 91 and 98 respectively.
Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-50 and WB700.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-50 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher WG-50 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-50 | Samsung WB700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model | Ricoh WG-50 | Samsung WB700 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2017-05-24 | 2010-12-28 |
| 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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | - |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| 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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | () |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom 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 metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes (Wireless) | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 193g (0.43 lbs) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | - |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $280 | $300 |