Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was announced 18 months later than the Galaxy Camera 4G which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-20 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-20 features external dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WG-20 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer WG-20 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.