Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was introduced 12 months after the Galaxy Camera so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WG-20 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-20 offers outside measurements 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 Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WG-20 against the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and Galaxy Camera is 93 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-20 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-20 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.