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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
43

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB850F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was unveiled 2 years later than the WB850F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-4 grades vs the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung WB850F

		

		

			
 WG-4 WB850F 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2012More recent by 26 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Ricoh WG-4

		

		

			
 WB850F WG-4 
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung WB850F

		

		

			
 WG-4 WB850F 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 offers outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB850F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-4 versus the WB850F.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and WB850F is 90 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and WB850F.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images although you might want to take the launch date  of the cameras into account. The newer WG-4 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
	
			Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography factors
41
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 features face detect focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
43
 manual focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography information
Samsung WB850F Street photography information
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (250g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB850F Sports photography factors
45
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 environment sealing
 max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
52
 long zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography information
Samsung WB850F Travel photography information
72
 environment sealing
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
69
 lighter than competition (250 grams)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (23mm)
 very long reach (483mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography factors
54
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 environment sealing
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 terrible battery pack (240 shots)
49
 manual focus
 pretty wide (23mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
36
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no mic support
34
 pretty wide (23mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (250g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic socket
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung WB850F
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 Samsung WB850F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-05 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $330 $599