Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL202
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(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
(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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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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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 61 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer 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 type | Fixed |  | 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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and SL202 is 90 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-4 | Samsung 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 |