Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung PL170

Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung PL170, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was brought out 3 years later than the PL170 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-4 GPS grades vs the PL170 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung PL170. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS provides exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-4 GPS vs the PL170.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and PL170 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and PL170.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-4 GPS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.