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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Announced February 2014
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL50
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung SL202, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was introduced 5 years after the SL202 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the WG-4 scores versus the SL202 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung SL202

 WG-4 SL202 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2009Newer by 61 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Ricoh WG-4

 SL202 WG-4 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung SL202

 WG-4 SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 provides outside measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-4 against the SL202.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and SL202 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and SL202.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 to show extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-4 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography factors
41
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-4
Street photography with Samsung SL202
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography details
Samsung SL202 Sports photography details
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Travel photography highlights
72
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography highlights
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
27
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL202 Vlogging factors
36
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
27
relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung SL202
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as - PL50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-05 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $330 $140