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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB210

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-6
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung WB210, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was introduced 3 years after the WB210 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-5 GPS matches up vs the WB210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung WB210

 WG-5 GPS WB210 
LaunchedFebruary 2015July 2011Newer by 44 months
Display resolution460k1kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 WB210 WG-5 GPS 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung WB210

 WG-5 GPS WB210 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS enjoys outer measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-5 GPS vs the WB210.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and WB210 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-5 GPS and WB210.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-5 GPS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography features
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography features
41
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography info
Samsung WB210 Street photography info
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (236 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Sports photography highlights
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
69
weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 shots)
more heavy than competition (236g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
54
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (240 shots)
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging factors
Samsung WB210 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (236g)
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung WB210
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSamsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-5 GPS Samsung WB210
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-10 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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 speed 14.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 236g (0.52 pounds) 174g (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $279