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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ15W 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
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as WB550
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ15W, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was brought out 5 years later than the HZ15W and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WG-4 GPS matches up versus the HZ15W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung HZ15W

 WG-4 GPS HZ15W 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2009More recent by 61 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 HZ15W WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung HZ15W

 WG-4 GPS HZ15W 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS offers exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ15W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-4 GPS and the HZ15W.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and HZ15W is 90 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and HZ15W.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to result in more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher WG-4 GPS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography advice
41
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
31
manual focus
provides face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (235 grams)
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography details
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography details
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
69
environment sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 shots)
more heavy than average in class (235g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
54
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (249g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (240 shots)
40
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average in class (235g)
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung HZ15W
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung HZ15W
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung HZ15W
Also called as - WB550
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-05 2009-02-23
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235 gr (0.52 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $210 $330