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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Revealed January 2008
  • Replaced the Samsung GX-10
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Ricoh WG-20 versus Samsung GX-20, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is relatively close but the WG-20 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-20 was introduced 6 years after the GX-20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WG-20 grades against the GX-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 WG-20 GX-20 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2008Newer by 74 months

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

 GX-20 WG-20 

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

 WG-20 GX-20 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-20 comes with outside measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-20 versus the GX-20.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and GX-20 is 93 and 58 respectively.

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

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-20 and GX-20.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-20 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung GX-20 will render greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger WG-20 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
Street photography with Samsung GX-20
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography features
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography features
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography features
71
environment proofing
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography features
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography features
47
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
screen is small (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging advice
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging advice
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung GX-20
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung GX-20
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-20 Samsung GX-20
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2014-02-05 2008-01-24
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4688 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 714
Other
Battery life 260 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $370 $850