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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL102

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL102 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 SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES55
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung SL102, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was released 5 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-4 GPS matches up against the SL102 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung SL102

 WG-4 GPS SL102 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2009More recent by 62 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 SL102 WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung SL102

 WG-4 GPS SL102 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has got outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung SL102 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-4 GPS compared to the SL102.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and SL102 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and SL102.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 GPS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography info
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography info
41
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography factors
Samsung SL102 Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (235 grams)
55
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography information
Samsung SL102 Travel photography information
69
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 shots)
heavier than average in class (235g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
lighter than competition in class (116g)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography details
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography details
54
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
27
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging advice
Samsung SL102 Vlogging advice
34
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average in class (235 grams)
30
good maximum aperture (f)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung SL102
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung SL102
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung SL102
Alternate name - ES55
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-05 2009-01-08
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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235g (0.52 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $210 $130