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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was announced 18 months later than the Galaxy Camera 4G which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-20 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 WG-20 Galaxy Camera 4G 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2012More recent by 18 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Ricoh WG-20

 Galaxy Camera 4G WG-20 
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 WG-20 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-20 features external dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WG-20 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer WG-20 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography info
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography factors
71
weather proofing
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
pretty wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging information
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
36
pretty wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-20 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-05 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 4.8"
Screen resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $370 $550