Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-1S

Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-1S, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The WG-4 GPS was revealed 8 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WG-4 GPS grades vs the GX-1S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Samsung GX-1S. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has got outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-1S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-4 GPS vs the GX-1S.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and GX-1S is 90 and 68 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and GX-1S.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-4 GPS having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will show extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-4 GPS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.