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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Released February 2014
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB800F Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB800F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was unveiled 14 months after the WB800F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WG-4 GPS grades versus the WB800F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung WB800F

 WG-4 GPS WB800F 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 WB800F WG-4 GPS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung WB800F

 WG-4 GPS WB800F 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has physical 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 WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-4 GPS compared to the WB800F.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and WB800F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and WB800F.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher WG-4 GPS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography details
41
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography details
Samsung WB800F Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (235g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography advice
Samsung WB800F Sports photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
69
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than average (235 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average in class (218g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography info
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography info
54
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (240 CIPA)
50
focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
34
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (235g)
35
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung WB800F
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung WB800F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-05 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235 grams (0.52 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $210 $300