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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Announced February 2014
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also Known as WB5000
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets look much closer at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was announced 3 years later than the HZ25W and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the WG-4 GPS scores versus the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung HZ25W

 WG-4 GPS HZ25W 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2010More recent by 44 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 HZ25W WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung HZ25W

 WG-4 GPS HZ25W 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS offers 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) while the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the HZ25W.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and HZ25W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and HZ25W.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher WG-4 GPS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography details
41
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
manual focus
saves RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography information
Samsung HZ25W Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (235g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
69
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
more heavy than others (235g)
display is not selfie friendly
52
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography features
54
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
43
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others (235 grams)
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung HZ25W
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung HZ25W
Also called - WB5000
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-05 2010-07-06
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 235 gr (0.52 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $210 $350