Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung PL120

The following is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung PL120, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was brought out 3 years after the PL120 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WG-4 GPS scores against the PL120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has physical dimensions 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 PL120 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the PL120.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and PL120 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and PL120.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-4 GPS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.