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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB350F 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 WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB350F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-4 was manufactured very close to the WB350F so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WG-4 grades versus the WB350F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung WB350F

 WG-4 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Ricoh WG-4

 WB350F WG-4 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung WB350F

 WG-4 WB350F 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2014Same age
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 offers external dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the WG-4 against the WB350F.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and WB350F is 90 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and WB350F.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you have to take the age of the cameras into account.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography details
41
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (276 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
72
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others (276 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography highlights
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging information
Samsung WB350F Vlogging information
36
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (276 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung WB350F
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 Samsung WB350F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-05 2014-01-07
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
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) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $330 $260