Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB2200F

Here, we are looking at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB2200F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was announced 14 months after the WB2200F making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-5 GPS scores versus the WB2200F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Samsung WB2200F. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Samsung WB2200F Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has outside measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung WB2200F has measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-5 GPS and the WB2200F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and WB2200F is 90 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and WB2200F.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer WG-5 GPS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.