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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB350F Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Samsung WB350F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was launched 14 months after the WB350F making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-5 GPS matches up versus the WB350F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung WB350F

 WG-5 GPS WB350F 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2014Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 WB350F WG-5 GPS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung WB350F

 WG-5 GPS WB350F 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS features outer dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Samsung WB350F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-5 GPS vs the WB350F.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and WB350F is 90 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and WB350F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-5 GPS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography info
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography advice
Samsung WB350F Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors (236 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB350F Travel photography advice
69
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than competitors (236 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (276g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography information
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (240 per charge)
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging features
Samsung WB350F Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than competitors (236 grams)
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung WB350F
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSamsung WB350F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-5 GPS Samsung WB350F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-10 2014-01-07
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye -
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 236 gr (0.52 lb) 276 gr (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $500 $260