Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SH100
90 Imaging
41 Features
44 Overall
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99 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Announced February 2015
- Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Updated by Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
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Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SH100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WG-5 GPS was introduced 4 years after the SH100 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-5 GPS scores vs the SH100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung SH100
| WG-5 GPS | SH100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2015 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 50 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
| SH100 | WG-5 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung SH100
| WG-5 GPS | SH100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has outside dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung SH100 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-5 GPS versus the SH100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and SH100 is 90 and 99 respectively.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and SH100.
To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer WG-5 GPS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SH100 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Samsung SH100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Samsung SH100 |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2011-01-04 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4230 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | - |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | () |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 14.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 236 grams (0.52 lb) | - |
| Dimensions | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 photographs | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | - |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $500 | $200 |
