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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB1100F 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
  • Released February 2014
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-20 versus Samsung WB1100F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-20 was introduced around the same time to the WB1100F and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-20 grades versus the WB1100F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung WB1100F

 WG-20 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Ricoh WG-20

 WB1100F WG-20 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung WB1100F

 WG-20 WB1100F 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2014Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-20 has got outer dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-20 versus Samsung WB1100F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-20 compared to the WB1100F.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and WB1100F is 93 and 67 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and WB1100F.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB1100F to give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography details
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography advice
71
weather proof
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (512 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
23
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (512 grams)
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung WB1100F
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-20 Samsung WB1100F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-05 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 512 gr (1.13 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $370 $250