Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung MV800

Below, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung MV800, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was brought out 2 years later than the MV800 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-20 matches up vs the MV800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-20 & Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-20 enjoys physical dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the WG-20 vs the MV800.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and MV800.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung MV800 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WG-20 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.