Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB250F
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40 Features
44 Overall
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93 Imaging
38 Features
44 Overall
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2015
- Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Later Model is Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung WB250F, one being 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 WB250F (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The WG-5 GPS was manufactured 2 years later than the WB250F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WG-5 GPS grades against the WB250F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung WB250F
WG-5 GPS | WB250F | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 26 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
WB250F | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung WB250F
WG-5 GPS | WB250F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has got outer dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WG-5 GPS versus the WB250F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and WB250F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-5 GPS and WB250F.
As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-5 GPS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Samsung WB250F |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 14.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 236 grams (0.52 lb) | 226 grams (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" 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 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $500 | $250 |