Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB850F

Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung WB850F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was introduced 3 years later than the WB850F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-5 GPS scores against the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS provides exterior measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the WB850F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and WB850F is 90 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and WB850F.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files but you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer WG-5 GPS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.