Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB50F
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung WB50F
WG-6 | WB50F | |||
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Released | February 2018 | January 2014 | More recent by 51 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Ricoh WG-6
WB50F | WG-6 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung WB50F
WG-6 | WB50F | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
See the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB50F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Ricoh WG-6 | Samsung WB50F | |
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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 |