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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-6
Samsung WB250F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung WB250F

 WG-5 GPS WB250F 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2013More recent by 26 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 WB250F WG-5 GPS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung WB250F

 WG-5 GPS WB250F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography info
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography info
41
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography information
Samsung WB250F Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (236 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography advice
Samsung WB250F Sports photography advice
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography information
Samsung WB250F Travel photography information
69
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (236 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average in class (226g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging information
Samsung WB250F Vlogging information
34
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (236g)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung WB250F
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSamsung WB250F
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