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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung PL200

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung PL200 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
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-6
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung PL200, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was announced 4 years later than the PL200 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WG-5 GPS grades vs the PL200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung PL200

 WG-5 GPS PL200 
IntroducedFebruary 2015July 2010Fresher by 56 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 PL200 WG-5 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung PL200

 WG-5 GPS PL200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS enjoys outer dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the PL200.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and PL200 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and PL200.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WG-5 GPS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography factors
Samsung PL200 Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (236g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography details
Samsung PL200 Sports photography details
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography info
Samsung PL200 Travel photography info
69
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 shots)
heavier than average (236g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
58
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography info
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography info
54
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (240 shots)
37
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average (236 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung PL200
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSamsung PL200
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-5 GPS Samsung PL200
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-02-10 2010-07-21
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 236 grams (0.52 lbs) 170 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $500 $0