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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 WG-4 GPS Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Galaxy Camera 2 WG-4 GPS 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k460kSharper 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 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2014Same generation
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography details
41
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (235 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (283g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography info
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
low fps (5.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography information
69
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 shots)
heavier than average (235 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
73
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (283g)
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography info
54
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
52
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging features
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than average (235 grams)
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
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