Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung MV800

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung MV800, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was announced 2 years after the MV800 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the WG-4 GPS scores versus the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Samsung MV800. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has got outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung MV800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the MV800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and MV800 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and MV800.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-4 GPS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.