Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2014
- Newer Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Announced January 2014
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
The following is a extensive overview of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WG-4 GPS was unveiled 2 months after the Galaxy Camera 2 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WG-4 GPS scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
WG-4 GPS | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Galaxy Camera 2 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Display dimension | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Sharper display (+577k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
WG-4 GPS | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | January 2014 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the Galaxy Camera 2.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and Galaxy Camera 2.
Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images although you have to take the production date of the cameras into account.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-02-05 | 2014-01-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 4.8" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 235 gr (0.52 pounds) | 283 gr (0.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 images | 400 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $210 | $400 |