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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL320

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB1000
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung TL320, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and TL320 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was manufactured 5 years after the TL320 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-4 GPS matches up versus the TL320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung TL320

 WG-4 GPS TL320 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 61 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 TL320 WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung TL320

 WG-4 GPS TL320 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS features outer dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL320 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung TL320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the TL320.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and TL320 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and TL320.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher WG-4 GPS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography details
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography details
41
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
focusing manually
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (235 grams)
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography features
Samsung TL320 Sports photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
30
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Travel photography with Samsung TL320
69
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 shots)
more heavy than others in class (235g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
59
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Landscape photography with Samsung TL320
54
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging factors
Samsung TL320 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (235 grams)
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung TL320
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung TL320
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung TL320
Alternate name - WB1000
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-05 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
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
AEB
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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
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 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $210 $380