Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung GX-20

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

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.

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

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.