Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-10
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(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
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Launched February 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Announced September 2006
- Refreshed by Samsung GX-20

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-10, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the WG-4 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

The WG-4 was introduced 7 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WG-4 grades vs the GX-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 & Samsung GX-10. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung GX-10
WG-4 | GX-10 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | September 2006 | More modern by 90 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper screen (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Ricoh WG-4
GX-10 | WG-4 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung GX-10
WG-4 | GX-10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 features physical dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-4 versus the GX-10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and GX-10 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 and GX-10.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-4 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Ricoh WG-4 will provide more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 | Samsung GX-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh WG-4 | Samsung GX-10 |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2014-02-05 | 2006-09-21 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 pounds) | 793 grams (1.75 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $330 | $850 |