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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was brought out 2 years after the Galaxy Camera 4G which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WG-5 GPS grades versus the Galaxy Camera 4G for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 WG-5 GPS Galaxy Camera 4G 
LaunchedFebruary 2015August 2012More modern by 30 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution460k0kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 Galaxy Camera 4G WG-5 GPS 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 WG-5 GPS Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has physical dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and Galaxy Camera 4G is 90 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-5 GPS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography info
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (236g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography details
69
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 shots)
heavier than average in class (236 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than others (305 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
47
rather wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than average in class (236g)
36
rather wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (305 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-5 GPS Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-10 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 236 grams (0.52 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $500 $550