Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Let's look much closer at the Ricoh WG-20 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was announced 2 months later than the Galaxy Camera 2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-20 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-20 provides external dimensions 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 Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-20 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-20 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.