Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung GX-20

On this page, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung GX-20, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is very close but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-30 was launched 6 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-30 grades against the GX-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30 has external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-30 against the GX-20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and GX-20 is 91 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and GX-20.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-30 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Ricoh WG-30 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger WG-30 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.