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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-1L 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced February 2006
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Below, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-1L, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The WG-4 GPS was manufactured 8 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WG-4 GPS scores versus the GX-1L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung GX-1L

 WG-4 GPS GX-1L 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2006Fresher by 97 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kClearer display (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 GX-1L WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung GX-1L

 WG-4 GPS GX-1L 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS comes with exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-1L in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-4 GPS compared to the GX-1L.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and GX-1L is 90 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and GX-1L.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-4 GPS because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will give more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-4 GPS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (235 grams)
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (570g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography info
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography info
69
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than average in class (235g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
52
lighter than others (570g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography details
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography details
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
47
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging highlights
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
heavier than average in class (235 grams)
9
can't record video
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung GX-1L
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung GX-1L
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung GX-1L
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2014-02-05 2006-02-24
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 5
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235g (0.52 lb) 570g (1.26 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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 240 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $210 $0