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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB700

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released December 2010
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung WB700, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was introduced 3 years later than the WB700 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WG-4 GPS grades vs the WB700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung WB700

 WG-4 GPS WB700 
ReleasedFebruary 2014December 2010Fresher by 38 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 WB700 WG-4 GPS 
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung WB700

 WG-4 GPS WB700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS enjoys 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) while the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung WB700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the WB700.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and WB700 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and WB700.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 GPS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography factors
41
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography features
Samsung WB700 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (235 grams)
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography information
Samsung WB700 Travel photography information
69
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
more heavy than others (235g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
70
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography features
54
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (240 per charge)
38
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging details
Samsung WB700 Vlogging details
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others (235g)
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung WB700
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung WB700
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung WB700
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-05 2010-12-28
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 125 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235g (0.52 pounds) -
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal -
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $210 $300