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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Released January 2008
  • Old Model is Samsung GX-10
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-4 versus Samsung GX-20, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The WG-4 was released 6 years after the GX-20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-4 matches up versus the GX-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung GX-20

 WG-4 GX-20 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2008More modern by 74 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Ricoh WG-4

 GX-20 WG-4 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung GX-20

 WG-4 GX-20 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 provides external dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-4 versus Samsung GX-20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-4 compared to the GX-20.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and GX-20 is 90 and 58 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and GX-20.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-4 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Ricoh WG-4 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent WG-4 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography info
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography info
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
72
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
63
environment sealing
good megapixels (15MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen is small (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Vlogging camera
36
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
9
no video recording
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung GX-20
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung GX-20
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 Samsung GX-20
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Announced 2014-02-05 2008-01-24
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4688 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 800 grams (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 714
Other
Battery life 240 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $330 $850