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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Also referred to as Wi-Fi
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was announced 12 months after the Galaxy Camera so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-4 GPS matches up vs the Galaxy Camera when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 WG-4 GPS Galaxy Camera 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2013More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Galaxy Camera WG-4 GPS 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 WG-4 GPS Galaxy Camera 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS enjoys external measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the Galaxy Camera.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and Galaxy Camera.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images but you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger WG-4 GPS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (235g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography info
69
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition (235g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (300 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
50
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (235g)
37
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
lighter than competition (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also Known as - Wi-Fi
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-05 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235 gr (0.52 lb) 300 gr (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $210 $450