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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL202 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 SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL50
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung SL202, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-20 was released 5 years after the SL202 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-20 scores against the SL202 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung SL202

 WG-20 SL202 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 61 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Ricoh WG-20

 SL202 WG-20 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung SL202

 WG-20 SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-20 has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung SL202 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 change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-20 and the SL202.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and SL202 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and SL202.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-20 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger WG-20 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography factors
40
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
Street photography with Samsung SL202
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small 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 SL202
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
47
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
Vlogging with Samsung SL202
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung SL202
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Samsung SL202
Also referred to as - PL50
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-05 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
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
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $370 $140