Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB800F

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Ricoh WG-4 versus Samsung WB800F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was brought out 14 months later than the WB800F making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-4 grades vs the WB800F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung WB800F. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 has exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-4 versus Samsung WB800F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-4 compared to the WB800F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and WB800F is 90 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and WB800F.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images however you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger WG-4 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.