Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2018 |  | May 2010 | Newer by 96 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Clearer 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 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).
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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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and HZ50W is 89 and 70 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
| Ricoh WG-6 | Samsung 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 |