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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(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
Samsung WB250F
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung WB250F

 WG-4 WB250F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 14 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Ricoh WG-4

 WB250F WG-4 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung WB250F

 WG-4 WB250F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography advice
41
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography details
Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
72
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging features
Samsung WB250F Vlogging features
36
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
35
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung WB250F
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung WB250F
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