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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL620

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL620 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL65
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung SL620, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-4 GPS was brought out 5 years later than the SL620 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WG-4 GPS matches up against the SL620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung SL620

 WG-4 GPS SL620 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2009Fresher by 61 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 SL620 WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung SL620

 WG-4 GPS SL620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung SL620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-4 GPS vs the SL620.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and SL620 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and SL620.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer WG-4 GPS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography advice
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography information
Samsung SL620 Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (235g)
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography information
Samsung SL620 Sports photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
low fps (2.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
69
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 shots)
heavier than competition (235g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (168g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography information
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography information
54
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (240 per charge)
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Vlogging with Samsung SL620
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (235g)
24
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (168g)
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung SL620
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung SL620
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung SL620
Also Known as - PL65
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-05 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235 gr (0.52 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $210 $200