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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung WB2200F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was revealed within a month of the WB2200F so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WG-4 GPS scores versus the WB2200F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung WB2200F

 WG-4 GPS WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 WB2200F WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung WB2200F

 WG-4 GPS WB2200F 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2014Same generation
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has got outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung WB2200F has proportions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") along with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the WB2200F.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and WB2200F is 90 and 59 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and WB2200F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files although you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography information
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography information
41
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography information
Samsung WB2200F Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (235 grams)
40
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography features
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
low fps (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography factors
69
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition (235 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (708g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (240 shots)
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Vlogging with Samsung WB2200F
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (235g)
25
pretty wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (708g)
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung WB2200F
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung WB2200F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung WB2200F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-05 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
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
WB 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) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235 gr (0.52 lb) 708 gr (1.56 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $210 $599