Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung GX-20

On this page, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung GX-20, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is relatively close but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The WG-30W was launched 6 years after the GX-20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WG-30W scores against the GX-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W offers outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-30W versus the GX-20.

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

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and GX-20.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30W due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Ricoh WG-30W will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger WG-30W is going to have an edge in sensor technology.