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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-20 versus Samsung WB350F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was unveiled at a similar time to the WB350F and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the WG-20 grades vs the WB350F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung WB350F

 WG-20 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Ricoh WG-20

 WB350F WG-20 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung WB350F

 WG-20 WB350F 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2014Similar age
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-20 has outside 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 WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-20 versus Samsung WB350F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-20 versus the WB350F.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and WB350F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and WB350F.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB350F to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography details
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography info
Samsung WB350F Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (276g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Travel photography highlights
71
environment proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (276g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
47
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB350F Vlogging highlights
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
34
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung WB350F
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Samsung WB350F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 260 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $370 $260