Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ35W
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2014
- Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Also Known as WB650

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
Let's look more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ35W, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The WG-4 GPS was released 3 years later than the HZ35W and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the WG-4 GPS matches up versus the HZ35W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Samsung HZ35W. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung HZ35W
WG-4 GPS | HZ35W | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 45 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
HZ35W | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung HZ35W
WG-4 GPS | HZ35W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has external dimensions 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 HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ35W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the HZ35W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and HZ35W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and HZ35W.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher WG-4 GPS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Samsung HZ35W |
Also called | - | WB650 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-02-05 | 2010-06-16 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 235 gr (0.52 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $210 | $300 |