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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Released February 2014
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung WB210, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was released 2 years after the WB210 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-4 matches up vs the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung WB210

 WG-4 WB210 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2011More modern by 32 months
Display resolution460k1kSharper display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Ricoh WG-4

 WB210 WG-4 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung WB210

 WG-4 WB210 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 features outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-4 and the WB210.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and WB210 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 and WB210.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-4 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
41
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB210 Sports photography factors
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography details
Samsung WB210 Travel photography details
72
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (240 per charge)
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging info
Samsung WB210 Vlogging info
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others in class (174g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung WB210
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 Samsung WB210
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 174g (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $330 $279