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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-1L 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
  • Released February 2014
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed February 2006
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung GX-1L, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the WG-20 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-20 was introduced 8 years after the GX-1L which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WG-20 matches up vs the GX-1L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung GX-1L

 WG-20 GX-1L 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2006Newer by 97 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Ricoh WG-20

 GX-1L WG-20 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung GX-1L

 WG-20 GX-1L 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-20 features external dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung GX-1L in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-20 vs the GX-1L.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and GX-1L is 93 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and GX-1L.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-20 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Ricoh WG-20 will give you extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-20 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography highlights
39
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low resolution (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography information
Samsung GX-1L Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (570 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
71
weather proof
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
lighter than competition (570 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (6MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography features
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography features
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging info
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging info
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
9
can't shoot video
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung GX-1L
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-20 Samsung GX-1L
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-02-05 2006-02-24
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 5
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 570 gr (1.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $370 $0