Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung DV150F

Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung DV150F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was brought out 14 months after the DV150F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-20 matches up versus the DV150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung DV150F. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-20 comes with outer dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-20 versus the DV150F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and DV150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and DV150F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung DV150F to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger WG-20 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.