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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-20 was brought out 18 months after the Galaxy Camera 3G which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WG-20 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 WG-20 Galaxy Camera 3G 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2012Newer by 18 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Ricoh WG-20

 Galaxy Camera 3G WG-20 
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 WG-20 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-20 enjoys exterior measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the WG-20 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-20 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher WG-20 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography advice
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
44
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography information
71
weather proof
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography features
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging details
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-20 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-05 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 4.8"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $370 $606