Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-1S
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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68 Imaging
44 Features
36 Overall
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-1S 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
- Introduced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Announced January 2006
Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung GX-1S, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the WG-4 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) come with different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WG-4 was introduced 8 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-4 grades against the GX-1S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-1S Gallery
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung GX-1S
WG-4 | GX-1S | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | January 2006 | More recent by 99 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 210k | Crisper screen (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Ricoh WG-4
GX-1S | WG-4 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung GX-1S
WG-4 | GX-1S | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 has got physical dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
See the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung GX-1S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-4 against the GX-1S.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and GX-1S is 90 and 68 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and GX-1S.
All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Ricoh WG-4 will offer you extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 | Samsung GX-1S | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh WG-4 | Samsung GX-1S |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2014-02-05 | 2006-01-16 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lb) | 605 grams (1.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $330 | $850 |