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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL202

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-6
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL50
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung SL202, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was released 6 years after the SL202 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-5 GPS scores versus the SL202 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung SL202

 WG-5 GPS SL202 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2009More modern by 73 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 SL202 WG-5 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung SL202

 WG-5 GPS SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has got outer 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) while the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung SL202 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the SL202.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and SL202 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-5 GPS and SL202.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to render extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern WG-5 GPS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography highlights
41
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography factors
Samsung SL202 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (236 grams)
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography advice
Samsung SL202 Travel photography advice
69
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (236g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography info
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography info
54
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
27
fairly wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Vlogging with Samsung SL202
34
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors (236g)
27
fairly wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung SL202
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSamsung SL202
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-5 GPS Samsung SL202
Also referred to as - PL50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-02-10 2009-02-17
Body design 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 236 grams (0.52 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $500 $140