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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Successor is Samsung GX-20
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung GX-10, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the WG-20 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The WG-20 was released 7 years after the GX-10 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-20 matches up versus the GX-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung GX-10

 WG-20 GX-10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014September 2006Newer by 90 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Ricoh WG-20

 GX-10 WG-20 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung GX-10

 WG-20 GX-10 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-20 provides exterior measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung GX-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-20 and the GX-10.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and GX-10 is 93 and 59 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-20 and GX-10.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-20 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh WG-20 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent WG-20 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
53
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography advice
Samsung GX-10 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography info
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography info
71
environment proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
49
environment proof
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography info
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography info
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
9
no video shooting
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung GX-10
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung GX-10
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Samsung GX-10
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2014-02-05 2006-09-21
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lbs) 793 grams (1.75 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 260 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $370 $850