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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB50F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was brought out 4 years later than the WB50F and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-6 matches up versus the WB50F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung WB50F

 WG-6 WB50F 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2014More recent by 51 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Ricoh WG-6

 WB50F WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung WB50F

 WG-6 WB50F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-6 has got exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-6 against the WB50F.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and WB50F is 89 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and WB50F.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-6 to give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer WG-6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography highlights
45
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography details
Samsung WB50F Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others (246g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Sports photography highlights
54
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
70
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (246 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
56
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging details
Samsung WB50F Vlogging details
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others (246 grams)
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung WB50F
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Samsung WB50F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-02-21 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Flash on, flash off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger none
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 246 grams (0.54 lbs) 207 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 340 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $271 $180