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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB750

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung WB750, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was introduced 2 years after the WB750 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-4 GPS grades versus the WB750 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung WB750

 WG-4 GPS WB750 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014September 2011More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 WB750 WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung WB750

 WG-4 GPS WB750 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS offers exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung WB750 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung WB750 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the WB750.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and WB750 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and WB750.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to give you greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent WG-4 GPS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
focusing manually
MP count good (13MP)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography highlights
Samsung WB750 Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (235 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography advice
Samsung WB750 Sports photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13MP)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography details
Samsung WB750 Travel photography details
69
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than others in class (235 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB750 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (235g)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung WB750
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung WB750
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung WB750
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-05 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235g (0.52 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $210 $339