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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung DV300F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was unveiled 2 years later than the DV300F and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WG-4 GPS grades versus the DV300F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung DV300F

 WG-4 GPS DV300F 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2012More recent by 26 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 DV300F WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung DV300F

 WG-4 GPS DV300F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS comes with outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung DV300F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-4 GPS and the DV300F.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and DV300F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and DV300F.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of files although you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent WG-4 GPS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography details
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography details
41
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography information
Samsung DV300F Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (235g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
69
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition (235g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (133 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (235g)
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung DV300F
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung DV300F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-05 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235 gr (0.52 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $210 $200