Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB250F

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB250F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was introduced 14 months later than the WB250F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the WG-20 scores against the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-20 & Samsung WB250F. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-20 features outer dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-20 and the WB250F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and WB250F.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files but you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer WG-20 provides a benefit in sensor tech.