2017.05.25

RICOH WG-50

Standard-class waterproof digital compact camera, offering 14-meter waterproof and 1.6m shock resistance, perfect for casual outdoor shooting


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TOKYO, May 25, 2017 -RICOH COMPANY, LTD and RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. announced the launch of the RICOH WG-50 digital compact camera. This new model features a compact, lightweight body design, they assure exceptional waterproof and shockproof performance.

Developed as standard-class waterproof digital compact cameras, the RICOH WG-50 provide dependable operation and outstanding operability in demanding outdoor conditions : the WG-50 designed to be waterproof to a depth of 14 meters, shockproof against falls from a height of 1.6 meters, and freeze-proof to temperatures as low as -10°C. They also provide a range of features to facilitate all types of still-image and movie shooting, including approximately 16.0 effective megapixels and Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) movie recording capability. It also comes equipped with an outdoor-friendly LCD monitor whose brightness level can be instantly adjusted to the lighting level of a shooting situation.

A range of optional camera-mounting accessories allowing the user to securely fix the camera on a bicycle or watercraft. Using the camera's creative shooting functions, such as interval shooting and Full HD movie recording, the user can capture unique images seen from a totally different angle or viewpoint.

Main Features

1. Heavy-duty construction assuring underwater shooting down to 14 meters, for up to two hours

The solid, airtight body common to the WG-50 is not only waterproof down to a depth of 14 meters for up to two hours of continuous operation (equivalent to IPX 8 or JIS Class 8), but is also shockproof against falls from a height of 1.6 meters,* dustproof (equivalent to IPX 6 or JIS Class 6), freeze-proof to temperatures as low as -10°C, and crushproof against weights up to 100kgf (kilogram force). ** Thanks to this heavy-duty construction, the cameras perform superbly and dependably even in harsh, demanding outdoor conditions.

* Measured under RICOH IMAGING-original testing standards -- from a height of 1.6 meters, onto a surface of 5cm-thick plywood -- conforming to Method 516.5-Shock of the MIL-Standard 810F.
** Measured under RICOH IMAGING-original testing standards.

2. Exceptional image quality

The WG-50 come equipped with a back-illuminated CMOS image sensor, which assures excellent high-sensitivity and low-noise characteristics and high-speed readout of image data signals. Coupled with a high-performance imaging engine, this image sensor delivers a top sensitivity of ISO 6400 and super-high-resolution images with approximately 16.0 effective megapixels. These models also provide advanced image processing functions, made possible by the latest super-resolution technology, to assure sharp, clear, high-resolution images. They even offer such innovative features as Handheld Night Snap mode, which automatically captures several images of the same nighttime scene and produces a single, blur-free composite image from them. Some upper-class features have also been added to these models to facilitate and upgrade scenic photography: white-balance optimization in the Landscape shooting mode reproduces brilliant greens of trees.

3. 5X optical zoom lens with a 28mm wide-angle coverage

The WG-50 feature a high-performance, five-times optical zoom lens with a focal-length coverage from 5mm to 25mm (equivalent to approx. 28mm to 140mm in the 35mm format) to accommodate a wide range of scenes and subjects, including sweeping landscapes. They also provide other convenient shooting functions, such as a macro mode to capture dramatic close-up images from a minimum focusing distance of a mere one centimeter; an Intelligent Zoom function to extend the zoom range to approximately 36 times (equivalent to 1008mm in the 35mm format) without compromising image quality, for superior telephoto photography; and an interval shooting mode, which comes in handy for fixed-point observation.

4. Underwater shooting mode

Specifically designed for underwater photography, the Underwater and Underwater Movie shooting modes are programmed to optimize color and contrast, based on the data of images actually captured under the water. These modes deliver sharp, true-to-life images by enhancing shades of red which are lost in underwater photography, while effectively compensating for the loss of contrast caused by the diffusion of light in water. During Underwater mode, the Flash Off + Flash On option, allows the user to consecutively capture two images -- with a single shutter release -- one without flash and another with flash.

5. Six Macro Lights to assist close-up shooting, and a Self-Portrait Assist mode

Ideally positioned around the circumference of the lens barrel for macro shooting, six LED Macro Lights allow the WG-50 to provide bright, uniform illumination on a subject when the Digital Microscope mode is selected.*** Thanks to these Macro Lights, the user can clearly see a magnified view of the microscopic world undetectable by the naked eye on the camera's LCD monitor, and effortlessly capture eye-catching, close-up images. In order to minimize camera shake and subject shake, the Instant Illumination Enhance function allows for the use of a higher shutter speed by automatically raising the discharge level of the Macro Lights at the moment of shutter release. The Macro Lights also provide other useful functions, such as a Self-Portrait Assist mode, which uses the blink of an LED lamp to check if the subject's face has been safely captured within the picture frame, and the LED Lighting mode, which uses the Macro Lights as a lighting device in the dark.

*** When this mode is selected, the image size is fixed at 2.0 megapixels (at 16:9 proportions).

6. Full HD movie recording for extended shooting of high-quality movies

The WG-50 provide Full HD movie recording employing the H.264 recording format. Users can capture high-quality, extended movie clips (1920 x 1080 pixels, 16:9 proportions) at a frame rate of 30 frames per second. To add some creative touches to movie recording, they also feature a high-speed camera function**** for slow-motion playback of captured movie clips, and an interval movie function. A micro-HDMI terminal (Type D) is also provided on the camera body for simultaneous output of Full HD movie clips and sound to external audio-visual devices.

**** When this function is selected, the recorded size is fixed at 1280 x 720 pixels.

7. Triple anti-shake protection to prevent blurred images in all applications

(1) Pixel Track SR mechanism
When recording still images, this advanced shake-reduction mechanism effectively compensates for camera shake by digitally processing affected images.
(2) Digital SR mode
When the camera detects low-lighting conditions in still-image shooting, this mode automatically raises the sensitivity up to as high as ISO 6400, making it possible to use a higher shutter speed and effectively minimize the adverse effect of camera shake and subject shake when dealing with poor lighting conditions.
(3) Movie SR mode
During movie recording, this mode effectively compensates for the misalignment of images caused by camera shake through the use of exclusive software to produce beautiful, blur-free movie clips.

8. 2.7-inch LCD monitor with the Outdoor View Setting mode

The WG-50 come equipped 2.7-inch LCD monitor with horizontally extended 16:9 proportions and approximately 230,000 dots. The monitor's AR (Anti-Reflection) coating minimizes annoying glare and reflections to assure a sharp, clear on-screen image even in the harsh sunshine often encountered during outdoor shooting. It also comes equipped with such convenient features as: the Outdoor View Setting mode, which easily sets the optimum monitor brightness level for a given lighting condition.

9. Other features

  • ・ A range of WG-series mount accessories (optional) to accommodate diverse camera setups
  • ・ Two remote control receptors (one in front and another in the back) to widen signal coverage
  • ・ Macro stand (included) to maintain a minimum focusing distance of one centimeter to the subject during extended observation and shooting of macro images
  • ・ High-speed Face Detection function to capture as many as 32 faces in focus in approximately 0.03 seconds (minimum); Smile Capture function to automatically release the shutter when the subject's smile is detected
  • ・ Outdoor-friendly Style Watch function to display the time on the LCD monitor, using an extended push of the OK button when the camera's power is turned off
  • ・ Delay-free, pushbutton start of the playback mode, using an extended push of the playback button
  • ・ Auto Picture mode to automatically select the most appropriate shooting mode from 16 different scene modes
  • ・ A choice of 12 digital filters
  • ・ Pet detection function to automatically detect the face of a cat or dog

RICOH WG-5 GPS Specifications

Lens   RICOH lens, 11 elements in 9 groups (5 aspherical elements)
Focal Length 5 - 25 mm
(in 35mm format equivalent) Approx. 28 - 140mm
Maximum Aperture F3.5(W) - F5.5(T)
Zoom Optical Zoom 5X
Digital Zoom approx. 7.2X
Intelligent Zoom approx. 7.5X at 7M, approx. 36X at 640 (including optical zoom)
Motion Blur Reduction Still Pixel Track SR
Hi-sensitivity anti-shake mode (Digital SR)
Movie Movie shake reduction mode (Movie SR)
Focus Type 9-point AF, Spot AF, Auto tracking AF
Focus Range
(From lens face)
Standard: 0.5m - infinity / 1.64ft. - infinity (entire zoom range)
Macro:0.1 - 0.6m / 0.33 - 1.97ft. (entire zoom range)
1cm Macro:0.01 - 0.3m / 0.03 - 0.98ft. (middle zoom position)
Infinity-landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus: available
Face detection Face Detection AF&AE is available for all modes up to 32 faces. Smile Capture, Self-portrait Assist, Self-portrait Assist + Smile Capture, Blink Detection
Pet detection Detect up to 1 pet's face(auto)
Number of Effective pixels Approx. 16 megapixels
Image Sensor 1/2.3" CMOS
Number of Recorded pixels Still 16M, 12M(1:1), 12M(16:9), 7M, 5M(16:9), 5M, 4M(16:9), 3M, 2M(16:9), 1024, 640
* In Report mode, select from 3M (2048 x 1536), 2M (1600 x 1200) or 1280 (1280 x 960).
Movie 1920, 1280
Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) AUTO, Manual (ISO 125 - 6400)
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light(D:Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:White Light), Manual
Display 2.7" Wide LCD, approx. 230K dots, AR Coating(Cover only)
Exposure Control Metering System Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot metering
Exposure Compensation ± 2EV ( 1/3EV steps)
Scene modes Auto Picture, Program, HDR, Handheld Night Snap, Movie, High Speed Movie, Digital Microscope, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Interval Shot, Interval Movie, Surf & Snow, Kids, Pet, Sport, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Fireworks, Food, Digital SR, Report, Green
Playback modes Slideshow, Image Rotation, Small Face Filter, Ink Rubbing Filter, Collage, Digital Filter(B&W / Sepia, Toy Camera, Retro, Color, Extract Color, Color Emphasis, High Contrast, Starburst, Soft, Fish-eye, Brightness, Miniature), HDR Filter, Original Frame, Movie Edit, Red-eye Edit, Resize, Cropping, Image Copy, Protect, Start-up Screen
Shutter Speed 1/4000 - 1/4sec.(Mechanical and electronic shutter), 4sec at most. (Night Scene mode setting)
Built-in flash Modes Flash-on and Flash-off modes. "Red-eye" compensation function employs a pre-discharge.
Flash Range Wide:approx. 0.2 - 5.5m / 0.66 - 18 ft. (ISO Auto)
Tele:approx. 0.2 - 3.5m / 0.66 - 11 ft. (ISO Auto)
Drive Modes One shot, Self-timer, Continuous Shooting, Burst Shooting, Remote Control, Auto Bracketing
Storage Media Built-in Memory (approx. 68MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
Eye-Fi Card
Power Source   Rechargeable D-LI92 lithium-ion battery
Battery life Still*: approx. 300 shots (Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery)
Playback**: approx. 260 min. (Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery)
Interfaces USB2.0(Micro-B), HDMI output terminal(Type D)
Water proof / Dustproof Equivalent to JIS Class 8 waterproof and JIS Class 6 dustproof capabilities
Dimensions Approx. 122.5 (W) x 61.5 (H) x 29.5 (D)mm /4.8 (W) x 2.4 (H) x 1.2 (D) inches (including lens depth)
Weight With battery & SD card Approx. 193g / 6.8 oz. (loaded and ready)
Body only Approx. 173g / 6.1 oz.(without battery and SD memory card)

* Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing.
** According to the result of RICOH IMAGING in-house testing.

RICOH WG-50 Storage capacity

  Still image
16M(4608×3456) 12M[1:1](3456×3456)
12M[16:9](4608×2592)
7M(3072×2304) 5M[16:9](3072×1728)
5M(2592×1944)
4M[16:9](2592×1464)
  ★★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★
Built-in Memory 13 23 38 15 30 46 23 43 69 27 53 76 36 69 99
1GB 182 321 535 214 419 643 321 598 959 385 737 1060 508 959 1374
2GB 370 653 1078 435 853 1307 653 1205 1921 778 1499 2119 1024 1921 2794
4GB 727 1284 2117 856 1676 2568 1284 2366 3771 1527 2943 4162 2011 3771 5486
6GB 1105 1952 3219 1301 2548 3904 1952 3598 5734 2323 4476 6328 3058 5734 8341
8GB 1479 2613 4309 1742 3411 5226 2613 4816 7675 3109 5990 8470 4093 7675 11165
12GB 2231 3941 6499 2627 5145 7882 3941 7264 11577 4689 9036 12775 6174 11577 16840
16GB 2977 5257 8670 3505 6863 10515 5257 9690 15443 6255 12053 17041 8236 15443 22463
32GB 5972 10546 17392 7030 13768 21092 10546 19438 30979 12548 24179 34184 16522 30979 45061
48GB 8673 15178 24285 10119 20238 30357 15178 28021 45535 18214 33116 45535 24285 45535 60714
64GB 11769 20597 32955 13731 27462 41194 20597 38025 61791 24716 44939 61791 32955 61791 82388
128GB 23220 40636 65018 27090 54181 81272 40636 75020 121909 48763 88661 121909 65018 121909 162545
256GB 46506 81386 122079 54257 108514 162772 81386 139518 244158 97663 162772 244158 122079 244158 325544
512GB 92969 162696 244044 108464/108646 216928 325393 162696 278908 488089 195235 325393 488089 244044 488089 650786
  Still image
3M(2048×1536) 2M(1600×1200) 2M[16:9](1920×1080) 1280(1280×960) 1024(1024×768) 640(640×480)
  ★★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★
Built-in Memory 43 85 124 69 124 167 63 114 167 99 181 256 150 256 335 311 484 545
1GB 598 1185 1727 959 1727 2325 876 1591 2325 1374 2519 3556 2084 3556 4650 4318 6717 7557
2GB 1205 2364 3415 1921 3415 4728 1756 3235 4728 2794 5122 6830 4098 6830 8782 8782 12295 15368
4GB 2366 4642 6705 3771 6705 9284 3448 6352 9284 5486 10058 13411 8046 13411 17243 17243 24140 30175
6GB 3598 7058 10195 5734 10195 14116 5243 9658 14116 8341 15293 20390 12234 20390 26216 26216 36703 45879
8GB 4816 9447 13646 7675 13646 18894 7018 12927 18894 11165 20469 27292 16375 27292 35090 35090 49126 61407
12GB 7264 14249 20583 11577 20583 28499 10585 19499 28499 16840 30874 41166 24699 41166 52927 52927 74098 92623
16GB 9690 19007 27455 15443 27455 38015 14120 26010 38015 22463 41183 54911 32947 54911 70600 70600 98841 123551
32GB 19438 38129 55075 30979 55075 76258 28324 52176 76258 45061 82613 110150 66090 110150 141622 141622 198271 247839
48GB 28021 52040 72856 45535 72856 91071 40476 72856 91071 60714 121428 121428 91071 121428 182142 182142 182142 364284
64GB 38025 70618 98866 61791 98866 123583 54925 98866 123583 82388 164777 164777 123583 164777 247166 247166 247166 494332
128GB 75020 139324 195054 121909 195054 243818 108363 195054 243818 162545 325090 325090 243818 325090 487636 487636 487636 975272
256GB 139518 244158 325544 244158 325544 488316 195326 325544 488316 325544 488316 488316 488316 488316 976632 976632 976632 976632
512GB 278908 488089 650786 488089 650786 976179 390471 650786 976179 650786 976179 976179 976179 976179 1952358 1952358 1952358 1952358
Still image   Built-in Memory 1GB 2GB 4GB 6GB 8GB 12GB 16GB 32GB 48GB 64GB 128GB 256GB 512GB
16M
(4608×3456)
★★★ 13 182 370 727 1105 1479 2231 2977 5972 8673 11769 23220 46506 92969
16M
(4608×3456)
★★ 23 321 653 1284 1952 2613 3941 5257 10546 15178 20597 40636 81386 162696
16M
(4608×3456)
38 535 1078 2117 3219 4309 6499 8670 17392 24285 32955 65018 122079 244044
12M[1:1]
(3456×3456)
12M[16:9]
(4608×2592)
★★★ 15 214 435 856 1301 1742 2627 3505 7030 10119 13731 27090 54257 108464/108646
12M[1:1]
(3456×3456)
12M[16:9]
(4608×2592)
★★ 30 419 853 1676 2548 3411 5145 6863 13768 20238 27462 54181 108514 216928
12M[1:1]
(3456×3456)
12M[16:9]
(4608×2592)
46 643 1307 2568 3904 5226 7882 10515 21092 30357 41194 81272 162772 325393
7M
(3072×2304)
★★★ 23 321 653 1284 1952 2613 3941 5257 10546 15178 20597 40636 81386 162696
7M
(3072×2304)
★★ 43 598 1205 2366 3598 4816 7264 9690 19438 28021 38025 75020 139518 278908
7M
(3072×2304)
69 959 1921 3771 5734 7675 11577 15443 30979 45535 61791 121909 244158 488089
5M[16:9]
(3072×1728)
5M
(2592×1944)
★★★ 27 385 778 1527 2323 3109 4689 6255 12548 18214 24716 48763 97663 195235
5M[16:9]
(3072×1728)
5M
(2592×1944)
★★ 53 737 1499 2943 4476 5990 9036 12053 24179 33116 44939 88661 162772 325393
5M[16:9]
(3072×1728)
5M
(2592×1944)
76 1060 2119 4162 6328 8470 12775 17041 34184 45535 61791 121909 244158 488089
4M[16:9]
(2592×1464)
★★★ 36 508 1024 2011 3058 4093 6174 8236 16522 24285 32955 65018 122079 244044
4M[16:9]
(2592×1464)
★★ 69 959 1921 3771 5734 7675 11577 15443 30979 45535 61791 121909 244158 488089
4M[16:9]
(2592×1464)
99 1374 2794 5486 8341 11165 16840 22463 45061 60714 82388 162545 325544 650786
3M
(2048×1536)
★★★ 43 598 2105 2366 3598 4816 7264 9690 19438 28021 38025 75020 139518 278908
3M
(2048×1536)
★★ 85 1185 2364 4642 7058 9447 14249 19007 38129 52040 70618 139324 244158 488089
3M
(2048×1536)
124 1727 3415 6705 10195 13646 20583 27455 55075 72856 98866 195054 325544 650786
2M
(1600×1200)
★★★ 69 959 1921 3771 5734 7675 11577 15443 30979 45535 61791 121909 244158 488089
2M
(1600×1200)
★★ 124 1727 3415 6705 10195 13646 20583 27455 55075 72856 98866 195054 325544 650786
2M
(1600×1200)
167 2325 4728 9284 14116 18894 28499 38015 76258 91071 123583 243818 488316 976179
2M[16:9]
(1920×1080)
★★★ 63 876 1756 3448 5243 7018 10585 14120 28324 40476 54925 108363 195326 390471
2M[16:9]
(1920×1080)
★★ 114 1591 3235 6352 9658 12927 19499 26010 52176 72856 98866 195054 325544 650786
2M[16:9]
(1920×1080)
167 2325 4728 9284 14116 18894 28499 38015 76258 91071 123583 243818 488316 976179
1280
(1280×960)
★★★ 99 1374 2794 5486 8341 11165 16840 22463 45061 60714 82388 162545 325544 650786
1280
(1280×960)
★★ 181 2519 5122 10058 15293 20469 30874 41183 82613 121428 164777 325090 488316 976179
1280
(1280×960)
256 3556 6830 13411 20390 27292 41166 54911 110150 121428 164777 325090 488316 488316
1024
(1024×768)
★★★ 150 2084 4098 8046 12234 16375 24699 32947 66090 91071 123583 243818 488316 976179
1024
(1024×768)
★★ 256 3556 6830 13411 20390 27292 41166 54911 110150 121428 164777 325090 488316 976179
1024
(1024×768)
335 4650 8782 17243 26216 35090 52927 70600 141622 182142 247166 487636 976632 1952358
640
(640×480)
★★★ 311 4318 8782 17243 26216 35090 52927 70600 141622 182142 247166 487636 976632 1952358
640
(640×480)
★★ 484 6717 12295 24140 36703 49126 74098 98841 198271 182142 247166 487636 976632 1952358
640
(640×480)
545 7557 15368 30175 45879 61407 92623 123551 247839 364284 494332 975272 976632 1952358

shots

  Movie
1920(1920×1080) 1280(1280×720)
30fps 60fps 30fps 120fps
Built-in Memory 0:00:34 0:00:34 0:00:55 0:00:21
1GB 0:08:21 0:08:21 0:13:33 0:05:20
2GB 0:17:02 0:17:02 0:27:38 0:10:52
4GB 0:33:29 0:33:29 0:54:18 0:21:22
6GB 1:50:56 1:50:56 1:22:36 0:32:30
8GB 1:08:11 1:08:11 1:50:35 0:43:31
12GB 1:42:52 1:42:52 2:46:49 1:05:40
16GB 2:17:14 2:17:14 3:42:33 1:27:36
32GB 4:35:19 4:35:18 7:26:26 2:55:44
48GB 6:44:41 6:44:40 10:56:11 4:18:17
64GB 9:09:09 9:09:07 14:50:26 5:50:30
128GB 18:03:27 18:03:23 29:16:46 11:31:31
256GB 36:09:56 36:09:48 58:38:27 23:04:59
512GB 72:17:51 72:17:35 117:13:38 46:08:41
Movie   Built-in Memory 1GB 2GB 4GB 6GB 8GB 12GB 16GB 32GB 48GB 64GB 128GB 256GB 512GB
1920
(1920×1080)
30fps 0:00:34 0:08:21 0:17:02 0:33:29 0:50:56 1:08:11 1:42:52 2:17:14 4:35:19 6:44:41 9:09:09 18:03:27 36:09:56 72:17:51
1280
(1280×720)
60fps 0:00:34 0:08:21 0:17:02 0:33:29 0:50:56 1:08:11 1:42:52 2:17:14 4:35:18 6:44:40 9:09:07 18:03:23 36:09:48 72:17:35
1280
(1280×720)
30fps 0:00:55 0:13:33 0:27:38 0:54:18 1:22:36 1:50:35 2:46:49 3:42:33 7:26:26 10:56:11 14:50:26 29:16:46 58:38:27 117:13:38
1280
(1280×720)
120fps 0:00:21 0:05:20 0:10:52 0:21:22 0:32:30 0:43:31 1:05:40 1:27:36 2:55:44 4:18:17 5:50:30 11:31:31 23:04:59 46:08:41

hh:mm:ss

*The maximum length is 25 minutes for movie.
The maximum length is 15 sec for High Speed Movie mode.

RICOH WG-5 GPS System Requirements

USB interface

Windows® Windows® 7 Windows® 8.1 Windows® 10    
Macintosh OS X 10.8 OS X 10.9 OS X 10.10 OS X 10.11 macOS 10.12
Windows® Macintosh
Windows® 7 OS X 10.8
Windows® 8.1 OS X 10.9
Windows® 10 OS X 10.10
  OS X 10.11
  OS X 10.12

Supported OS must be pre-installed in PC and updated to the latest version. USB port must be standard equipped.

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