Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung PL200

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung PL200, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was brought out 3 years after the PL200 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-4 GPS matches up versus the PL200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-4 GPS and the PL200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and PL200 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and PL200.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer WG-4 GPS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.