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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB1100F 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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-6
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung WB1100F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was released 14 months after the WB1100F making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-5 GPS matches up against the WB1100F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung WB1100F

 WG-5 GPS WB1100F 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2014More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 WB1100F WG-5 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung WB1100F

 WG-5 GPS WB1100F 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS comes with external measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung WB1100F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-5 GPS versus the WB1100F.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and WB1100F is 90 and 67 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and WB1100F.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files though you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher WG-5 GPS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography features
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography features
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography details
Samsung WB1100F Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (236 grams)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography highlights
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
no phase detect AF
45
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography advice
69
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (236 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (512g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography info
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography info
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
45
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging factors
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (236g)
23
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (512 grams)
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung WB1100F
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSamsung WB1100F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-5 GPS Samsung WB1100F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-10 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 236 grams (0.52 pounds) 512 grams (1.13 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $500 $250