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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB2200F 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 WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Ricoh WG-20 versus Samsung WB2200F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was launched very close to the WB2200F so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-20 grades against the WB2200F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung WB2200F

 WG-20 WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Ricoh WG-20

 WB2200F WG-20 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung WB2200F

 WG-20 WB2200F 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2014Same age
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-20 comes with physical 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 WB2200F has measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") having a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-20 versus Samsung WB2200F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-20 versus the WB2200F.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and WB2200F is 93 and 59 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and WB2200F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB2200F to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography highlights
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography features
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography features
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (708g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography features
47
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
25
rather wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
heavier than competition (708 grams)
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung WB2200F
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-20 Samsung WB2200F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 708g (1.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $370 $599