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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung HZ35W
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung HZ35W

 WG-4 GPS HZ35W 
IntroducedFebruary 2014June 2010More recent by 45 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 HZ35W WG-4 GPS 
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung HZ35W

 WG-4 GPS HZ35W 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography factors
41
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
you can focus manually
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography factors
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography factors
69
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
34
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (235g)
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung HZ35W
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung HZ35W
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