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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(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
Samsung GX-1S
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung GX-1S

 WG-4 GX-1S 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2006More recent by 99 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kCrisper screen (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Ricoh WG-4

 GX-1S WG-4 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung GX-1S

 WG-4 GX-1S 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography highlights
41
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography details
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography details
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography factors
72
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (240 shots)
46
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging information
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging information
36
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
9
can't shoot video
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung GX-1S
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung GX-1S
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