Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB210
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 & Samsung WB210. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung WB210
WG-4 | WB210 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | July 2011 | More modern by 32 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 1k | Sharper display (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Ricoh WG-4
WB210 | WG-4 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung WB210
WG-4 | WB210 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Analyze the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung WB210 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and WB210 is 90 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 | Samsung WB210 | |
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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 |