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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was introduced 18 months after the Galaxy Camera 3G making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-4 GPS scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 WG-4 GPS Galaxy Camera 3G 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2012Newer by 18 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Galaxy Camera 3G WG-4 GPS 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 WG-4 GPS Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WG-4 GPS and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and Galaxy Camera 3G is 90 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos but you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer WG-4 GPS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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 3G as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (235g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
69
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (235g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
72
lighter than others (305g)
resolution is good (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography highlights
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
47
decently wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
37
decently wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (305 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-05 2012-08-29
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye no built-in flash
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235 gr (0.52 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
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 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 pictures -
Form 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 Single Single
Retail price $210 $606