Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SH100

Lets look a little more in depth at the Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SH100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was introduced 3 years after the SH100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WG-20 matches up versus the SH100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-20 & Samsung SH100. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-20 has exterior dimensions 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 SH100 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-20 compared to the SH100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and SH100 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and SH100.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images but you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger WG-20 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.