Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL720

Below, we are looking at the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung SL720, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was released 4 years after the SL720 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WG-20 grades against the SL720 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung SL720. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-20 features physical dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung SL720 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-20 compared to the SL720.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and SL720 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and SL720.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-20 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WG-20 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.