Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB50F

The following is a extensive analysis of the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB50F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was revealed 6 years after the WB50F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-70 matches up versus the WB50F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-70 compared to the WB50F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and WB50F is 91 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and WB50F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger WG-70 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.