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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Introduced January 2008
  • Older Model is Samsung GX-10
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung GX-20

 WG-4 GPS GX-20 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2008Fresher by 74 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 GX-20 WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung GX-20

 WG-4 GPS GX-20 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography information
41
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography details
Samsung GX-20 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (235g)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography information
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography information
69
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (235g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
63
weather proofing
good megapixels (15MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Vlogging with Samsung GX-20
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no mic port
heavier than competitors in class (235 grams)
9
no video recording
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung GX-20
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung GX-20
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung GX-20
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2014-02-05 2008-01-24
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4688 x 3120
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235 grams (0.52 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 714
Other
Battery life 240 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $210 $850