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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below, we are looking at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB30F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was brought out 14 months later than the WB30F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WG-4 GPS grades against the WB30F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung WB30F

 WG-4 GPS WB30F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 14 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 WB30F WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung WB30F

 WG-4 GPS WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS features outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-4 GPS and the WB30F.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and WB30F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and WB30F.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent WG-4 GPS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography information
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography information
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography advice
Samsung WB30F Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (235g)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography details
Samsung WB30F Sports photography details
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 shots)
has no phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
69
weather proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (235 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
54
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery (240 shots)
43
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging details
Samsung WB30F Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (235 grams)
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung WB30F
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung WB30F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-05 2013-01-07
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $210 $180