Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB700

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-20 versus Samsung WB700, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was manufactured 3 years after the WB700 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WG-20 grades against the WB700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-20 & Samsung WB700. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-20 enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-20 versus Samsung WB700 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-20 and the WB700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and WB700 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and WB700.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer WG-20 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.