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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL620 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
  • Launched February 2014
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL65
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL620, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was launched 5 years after the SL620 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-4 scores against the SL620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung SL620

 WG-4 SL620 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 61 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Ricoh WG-4

 SL620 WG-4 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung SL620

 WG-4 SL620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 comes with physical dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-4 against the SL620.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and SL620 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 and SL620.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-4 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer WG-4 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4
Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
41
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography details
Samsung SL620 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4
Sports photography with Samsung SL620
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (240 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4
Travel photography with Samsung SL620
72
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (240 per charge)
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
36
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
24
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (168g)
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung SL620
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung SL620
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 Samsung SL620
Otherwise known as - PL65
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-05 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash settings 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
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 Overall 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $330 $200