Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-10

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.

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.

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.

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.