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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Announced May 2017
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB800F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was released 4 years later than the WB800F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-50 matches up against the WB800F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung WB800F

 WG-50 WB800F 
RevealedMay 2017January 2013Fresher by 54 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Ricoh WG-50

 WB800F WG-50 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB800F

 WG-50 WB800F 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-50 comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB800F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-50 and the WB800F.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and WB800F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and WB800F.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer WG-50 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography factors
42
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography advice
Samsung WB800F Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
71
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (218g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography factors
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB800F Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
35
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB800F
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-50 Samsung WB800F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-05-24 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes On, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $300