Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL720

Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung SL720, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and SL720 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was revealed 4 years later than the SL720 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-4 GPS scores versus the SL720 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung SL720. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS features outside measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung SL720 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-4 GPS compared to the SL720.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and SL720 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and SL720.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WG-4 GPS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.