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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB2200F 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 WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung WB2200F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was manufactured very close to the WB2200F and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WG-4 grades versus the WB2200F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung WB2200F

 WG-4 WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Ricoh WG-4

 WB2200F WG-4 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung WB2200F

 WG-4 WB2200F 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2014Similar age
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 enjoys outer measurements 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 WB2200F has dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") along with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung WB2200F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-4 compared to the WB2200F.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and WB2200F is 90 and 59 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and WB2200F.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of images however you should really factor the age of the products into consideration.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Travel photography camera
72
weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
51
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (708g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography factors
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging features
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging features
36
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
25
pretty wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than average (708 grams)
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung WB2200F
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 Samsung WB2200F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-05 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 708 gr (1.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $330 $599