Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB800F

On this page, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung WB800F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was revealed 14 months later than the WB800F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-20 scores against the WB800F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-20 has outside measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung WB800F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-20 against the WB800F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and WB800F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-20 and WB800F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB800F to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern WG-20 should have a benefit in sensor tech.