Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-20

Here is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung GX-20, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is fairly close but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-4 GPS was manufactured 6 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WG-4 GPS scores versus the GX-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung GX-20. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS enjoys 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) while the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung GX-20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-4 GPS vs the GX-20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and GX-20 is 90 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and GX-20.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-4 GPS due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will result in greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer WG-4 GPS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.