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

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.

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.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung GX-20
WG-4 GPS | GX-20 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2008 | Fresher by 74 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
GX-20 | WG-4 GPS |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung GX-20
WG-4 GPS | GX-20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Samsung GX-20 | |
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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 |