Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB750
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB750 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-50 & Samsung WB750. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Samsung WB750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung WB750
WG-50 | WB750 | |||
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Announced | May 2017 | ![]() | September 2011 | More recent by 70 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Ricoh WG-50
WB750 | WG-50 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB750
WG-50 | WB750 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications
Ricoh WG-50 | Samsung WB750 | |
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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 |