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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL102

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
  • Released February 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-6
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung SL102, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was revealed 6 years after the SL102 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WG-5 GPS grades versus the SL102 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung SL102

 WG-5 GPS SL102 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2009More modern by 75 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 SL102 WG-5 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung SL102

 WG-5 GPS SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has outer 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 SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the SL102.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and SL102 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-5 GPS and SL102.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer WG-5 GPS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography info
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography info
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography info
Samsung SL102 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (236g)
55
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography details
Samsung SL102 Travel photography details
69
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 shots)
heavier than competition in class (236g)
display is not selfie friendly
62
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography details
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography details
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (240 shots)
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging information
Samsung SL102 Vlogging information
34
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (236 grams)
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung SL102
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSamsung SL102
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-5 GPS Samsung SL102
Alternate name - ES55
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-02-10 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 236 grams (0.52 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $500 $130