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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Introduced February 2014
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB35F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was launched around the same time to the WB35F and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WG-4 matches up versus the WB35F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung WB35F

 WG-4 WB35F 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Ricoh WG-4

 WB35F WG-4 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung WB35F

 WG-4 WB35F 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2014Similar generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 enjoys outside measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-4 and the WB35F.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and WB35F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and WB35F.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-4
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4
Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
72
environment proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than competition (194g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (240 shots)
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4
Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung WB35F
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 Samsung WB35F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 aliasing 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 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye -
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $330 $130