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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-1S 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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 2006
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-1S, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-4 GPS was revealed 8 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WG-4 GPS grades vs the GX-1S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 WG-4 GPS GX-1S 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2006Newer by 99 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kCrisper display (+250k dot)

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

 GX-1S WG-4 GPS 

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

 WG-4 GPS GX-1S 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

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

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has got outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-1S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-4 GPS vs the GX-1S.

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

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and GX-1S is 90 and 68 respectively.

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

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

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and GX-1S.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-4 GPS having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will show extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-4 GPS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

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

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

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography advice
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Street photography with Samsung GX-1S
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (235g)
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography features
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Travel photography with Samsung GX-1S
69
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 shots)
more heavy than competition (235g)
display isn't selfie friendly
52
lighter than competition in class (605g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography advice
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (240 per charge)
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging advice
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (235 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung GX-1S
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung GX-1S
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung GX-1S
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Announced 2014-02-05 2006-01-16
Body design 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235 gr (0.52 lb) 605 gr (1.33 lb)
Physical 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 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 240 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $210 $850