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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB35F Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung WB35F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was brought out about the same time to the WB35F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WG-4 GPS grades against the WB35F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung WB35F

 WG-4 GPS WB35F 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 WB35F WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung WB35F

 WG-4 GPS WB35F 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2014Same generation
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has got external measurements 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 WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung WB35F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WG-4 GPS vs the WB35F.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and WB35F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and WB35F.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography advice
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography details
Samsung WB35F Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (235g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography information
Samsung WB35F Sports photography information
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography info
Samsung WB35F Travel photography info
69
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition (235g)
does not have selfie friendly display
70
lighter than competition (194 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography information
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging details
Samsung WB35F Vlogging details
34
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (235 grams)
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung WB35F
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung WB35F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung WB35F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-05 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235g (0.52 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $210 $130