Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung PL210

On this page, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung PL210, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was unveiled 3 years later than the PL210 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the WG-20 scores versus the PL210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung PL210. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-20 comes with exterior measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the WG-20 compared to the PL210.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and PL210 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-20 and PL210.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer WG-20 should have an edge in sensor innovation.