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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES55
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL102, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was manufactured 5 years after the SL102 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-4 matches up versus the SL102 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung SL102

 WG-4 SL102 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 62 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Ricoh WG-4

 SL102 WG-4 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung SL102

 WG-4 SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 enjoys outside measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL102 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-4 vs the SL102.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and SL102 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and SL102.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to give greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer WG-4 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
41
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography features
Samsung SL102 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography details
Samsung SL102 Travel photography details
72
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
62
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (240 CIPA)
27
good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
36
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
30
good max aperture (f)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (116g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung SL102
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 Samsung SL102
Also called as - ES55
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-05 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $330 $130