Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB1100F

In this article, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung WB1100F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was unveiled about the same time to the WB1100F which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-4 matches up against the WB1100F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 & Samsung WB1100F. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 comes with 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 WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung WB1100F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-4 and the WB1100F.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and WB1100F is 90 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and WB1100F.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should take the age of the cameras into account.