Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB250F
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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93 Imaging
38 Features
44 Overall
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB250F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WG-4 was launched 14 months later than the WB250F making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WG-4 scores vs the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 & Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung WB250F
WG-4 | WB250F | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | January 2013 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Ricoh WG-4
WB250F | WG-4 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung WB250F
WG-4 | WB250F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 has got external 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 WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB250F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 compared to the WB250F.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and WB250F is 90 and 93 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 and WB250F.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer WG-4 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh WG-4 | Samsung WB250F |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-02-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $330 | $250 |