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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB35F 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 WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung WB35F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was announced very close to the WB35F so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-20 grades versus the WB35F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung WB35F

 WG-20 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Ricoh WG-20

 WB35F WG-20 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung WB35F

 WG-20 WB35F 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2014Same generation
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-20 features outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung WB35F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-20 and the WB35F.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and WB35F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and WB35F.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB35F to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography information
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB35F Travel photography advice
71
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition (194g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung WB35F
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung WB35F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-20 Samsung WB35F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-05 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $370 $130