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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Other Name is WB500
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung HZ10W, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-4 GPS was brought out 4 years after the HZ10W which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-4 GPS scores against the HZ10W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung HZ10W

 WG-4 GPS HZ10W 
IntroducedFebruary 2014May 2009Newer by 58 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 HZ10W WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung HZ10W

 WG-4 GPS HZ10W 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS comes with outer measurements 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 HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung HZ10W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-4 GPS compared to the HZ10W.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and HZ10W is 90 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and HZ10W.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to give greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 GPS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography information
41
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
31
focusing manually
includes face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography info
Samsung HZ10W Street photography info
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (235 grams)
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography info
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography info
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography highlights
69
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 shots)
more heavy than competition (235 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (249g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography highlights
54
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
35
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (235g)
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (249 grams)
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung HZ10W
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung HZ10W
Also referred to as - WB500
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-05 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235g (0.52 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $210 $300