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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung EX2F Comparison

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Ricoh WG-5 GPS

16 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung EX2F Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Ricoh WG-5 GPS, which was introduced in February 2015 is a Waterproof camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3 sensor whereas Samsung EX2F, which was introduced in December 2012 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 12.0MP 1/1.7-inch sensor. As you can see, EX2F is 3 years older than WG-5 GPS. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung EX2F before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-02-10
  • 16MP - 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 25-100 mm F2.0-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 14.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in GPS
  • 236g. 125 x 65 x 32 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Ricoh WG-4 GPS Compare

Samsung EX2F Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-12-18
  • 12MP - 1/1.7-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 24-80 mm F1.4-2.7 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 294g. 112 x 62 x 29 mm

Ricoh WG-5 GPS was replaced by Ricoh WG-6. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung EX2F

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung EX2F compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-5 GPS over Samsung EX2F
GPS
BuiltIn vs None track your location
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 12 MP 33% more pixels
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/1/4000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
14.0fps vs 10.0fps 4 fps faster
Weight
236 g vs 294 g 58 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele
100mm vs 80mm 20 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
4� vs 3.3× more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage
10.4m vs 7.m 2.6m longer range
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Reasons to choose Samsung EX2F over Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
LCD Screen Resolution
640k dots vs 460k dots 39% higher resolution screen
Battery Life
260 shots vs 240 shots 20 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 25mm 1 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
1.40 vs 2.00 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.70 vs 4.90 faster lens at tele
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
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Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung EX2F
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Continuous Shooting
14.0fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung EX2F
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung EX2F: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung EX2F side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-5 GPS has external dimensions of 125 x 65 x 32 mm (4.92 x 2.56 x 1.26″) and weighs 236 g (0.52 lb / 8.32 oz) (including batteries). Samsung EX2F has external dimensions of 112 x 62 x 29 mm (4.41 x 2.44 x 1.14″) and weighs 294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung EX2F. Samsung EX2F is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 13mm narrower, 3mm shorter and 3mm thinner than Ricoh WG-5 GPS.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung EX2F Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung EX2F Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung EX2F.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung EX2F Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung EX2F Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Ricoh WG-5 GPS is significantly lighter (58g ) than the Samsung EX2F which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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WG-5 GPS
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Thickness Comparison

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Average
Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung EX2F's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

On the other hand, Samsung EX2F sports a Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over the head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Ricoh WG-5 GPS's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to EX2F.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung EX2F: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS has a 16.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Samsung EX2F has a 12.0MP 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the WG-5 GPS and EX2F sensor size comparison.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung EX2F Cameras


As seen above, Samsung EX2F has a 1.5x Larger sensor area than Ricoh WG-5 GPS. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung EX2F Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS features a 25-100 mm F2.0-4.9 4� zoom lens whereas Samsung EX2F features a 24-80 mm F1.4-2.7 3.3× zoom lens.

Samsung EX2F has 1mm wider coverage than the Ricoh WG-5 GPS. At f1.40, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Ricoh WG-5 GPS has 20mm longer reach than the Samsung EX2F. However, with a max aperture of f2.70, Samsung EX2F is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WG-5 GPS
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Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

WG-5 GPS
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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

WG-5 GPS
EX2F
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

WG-5 GPS
EX2F
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung EX2F Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung EX2F for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS for Portrait Photography

POOR

Samsung EX2F for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS for Street Photography

GOOD

Samsung EX2F for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.40
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Optional External Viewfinder
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS for Sports Photography

POOR

Samsung EX2F for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 14.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Wireless Connection
Optional External Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1/4000s
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 260 shots
80 mm Tele Lens
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung EX2F for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
236g
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
294g
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
3.3X Optical Zoom
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS for Landscape Photography

POOR

Samsung EX2F for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Built-in GPS
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung EX2F: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung EX2F, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung EX2F scores compare:

Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #58 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #512 out of 1243 in all Cameras
Samsung EX2F
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #23 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #367 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Samsung EX2F is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Ricoh WG-5 GPS in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Ricoh WG-5 GPS. Otherwise, Samsung EX2F is the better camera overall.

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Samsung EX2F vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh WG-5 GPS Samsung EX2F
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Announced 2015-02-10 2012-12-18
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3 1/1.7-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 7.44 x 5.58 mm
Area 28.07mm2 41.52mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 4000x3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 25-100 mm (4�) 24-80 mm (3.3×)
Max Aperture F2.0-4.9 F1.4-2.7
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fully Articulated
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 460k dots 640k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) 7.8 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 14.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 236g 294g
Dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm 112 x 62 x 29mm
Battery Life 240 shots 260 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 48
DxO Color Depth not tested 20.0
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 11.5
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 209
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