Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB850F

Lets look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung WB850F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was brought out 2 years after the WB850F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the WG-4 GPS grades against the WB850F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS provides outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung WB850F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-4 GPS vs the WB850F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and WB850F is 90 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and WB850F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher WG-4 GPS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.