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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Announced May 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5500
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung HZ50W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and HZ50W (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-6 was released 7 years after the HZ50W which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WG-6 matches up vs the HZ50W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung HZ50W

 WG-6 HZ50W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018May 2010Newer by 96 months
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Ricoh WG-6

 HZ50W WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung HZ50W

 WG-6 HZ50W 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 features outer dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung HZ50W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-6 and the HZ50W.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and HZ50W is 89 and 70 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and HZ50W.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-6 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer WG-6 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography advice
45
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (246 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography details
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery (340 shots)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (246g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography advice
56
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging factors
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (246g)
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung HZ50W
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Samsung HZ50W
Also called - WB5500
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-02-21 2010-05-03
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash options Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 246 gr (0.54 lbs) 426 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 340 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $271 $250