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Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-80 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2022
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-70
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-80 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh WG-80 versus Samsung WB50F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-80 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-80 was released 8 years after the WB50F which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-80 matches up against the WB50F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Samsung WB50F

 WG-80 WB50F 
ReleasedMay 2022January 2014More modern by 102 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Ricoh WG-80

 WB50F WG-80 
Screen dimension3"2.70"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-80 and Samsung WB50F

 WG-80 WB50F 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-80 features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WG-80 against the WB50F.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-80 and WB50F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-80 and WB50F.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos though you will need to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-80 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography factors
43
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-80
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
55
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography details
Samsung WB50F Sports photography details
43
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-80
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
71
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography advice
44
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.70 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-80
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
31
really wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-80 and Samsung WB50F
 Ricoh WG-80Samsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-80 Samsung WB50F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2022-05-19 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.70 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options On, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 207g (0.46 lbs)
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 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 300 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $180