Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung GX-20

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.

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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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.