Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung EX2F

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung EX2F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the WG-4 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-4 was launched 14 months after the EX2F which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WG-4 matches up against the EX2F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 compared to the EX2F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and EX2F is 90 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 and EX2F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-4 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh WG-4 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.