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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL620

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL620 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
  • Released February 2015
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-6
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL65
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung SL620, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was announced 6 years after the SL620 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the WG-5 GPS scores against the SL620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung SL620

 WG-5 GPS SL620 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2009Newer by 73 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 SL620 WG-5 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung SL620

 WG-5 GPS SL620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has got exterior measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the SL620.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and SL620 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-5 GPS and SL620.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-5 GPS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
41
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography advice
Samsung SL620 Street photography advice
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (236 grams)
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography information
Samsung SL620 Sports photography information
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Travel photography with Samsung SL620
69
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 per charge)
heavier than competitors (236g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (168 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography features
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography features
54
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (240 shots)
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging advice
Samsung SL620 Vlogging advice
34
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors (236g)
24
supports face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than average in class (168 grams)
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung SL620
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSamsung SL620
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-5 GPS Samsung SL620
Also Known as - PL65
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2015-02-10 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
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, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 236 grams (0.52 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical 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 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $500 $200