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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-6
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was unveiled 14 months later than the Galaxy Camera 2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WG-5 GPS grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 WG-5 GPS Galaxy Camera 2 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2014More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 Galaxy Camera 2 WG-5 GPS 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 WG-5 GPS Galaxy Camera 2 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS offers outer measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-5 GPS and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent WG-5 GPS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
41
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (236 grams)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than others (283g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography details
69
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
heavier than competition (236g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
73
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than others (283g)
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography features
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (236 grams)
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
lighter than others (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-5 GPS Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-10 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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 distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 236 gr (0.52 lb) 283 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 shots 400 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $400