Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB50F
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2020
- Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
(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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung WB50F
| WG-70 | WB50F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2020 |  | January 2014 | Newer by 74 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Ricoh WG-70
| WB50F | WG-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung WB50F
| WG-70 | WB50F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
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.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
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.
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
| Ricoh WG-70 | Samsung WB50F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model | Ricoh WG-70 | Samsung WB50F |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2020-02-04 | 2014-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
| Flash options | On, off | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes (Wireless) | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) | 207 grams (0.46 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $280 | $180 |