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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Launched May 2017
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB750, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was unveiled 5 years later than the WB750 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-50 matches up against the WB750 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung WB750

 WG-50 WB750 
AnnouncedMay 2017September 2011More recent by 70 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Ricoh WG-50

 WB750 WG-50 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB750

 WG-50 WB750 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-50 has external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB750 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-50 and the WB750.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and WB750 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and WB750.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-50 to give you more detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-50 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography highlights
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography features
Samsung WB750 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB750 Sports photography highlights
49
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB750 Travel photography highlights
71
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
resolution is good (13MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB750 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB750
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung WB750
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Samsung WB750
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-05-24 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash settings On, off On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $280 $339