Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-10
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-20 & Samsung GX-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung GX-10
WG-20 | GX-10 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | September 2006 | Newer by 90 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Ricoh WG-20
GX-10 | WG-20 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung GX-10
WG-20 | GX-10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Ricoh WG-20 | Samsung GX-10 | |
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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 |