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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Launched September 2014
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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung WB50F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was unveiled 9 months after the WB50F which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-M1 grades versus the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung WB50F

 WG-M1 WB50F 
RevealedSeptember 2014January 2014More modern by 9 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Ricoh WG-M1

 WB50F WG-M1 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution460k115kSharper screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung WB50F

 WG-M1 WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-M1 enjoys outer measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-M1 compared to the WB50F.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and WB50F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and WB50F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB50F to give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-M1 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography highlights
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
53
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (800)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB50F Sports photography factors
38
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB50F Travel photography advice
64
better than average battery life (350 shots)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (207 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung WB50F
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung WB50F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-09-12 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 115k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 207 gr (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 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 350 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 BP70A
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC, internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $2,000 $180