Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung HZ15W

Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-4 versus Samsung HZ15W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was launched 5 years after the HZ15W which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-4 scores against the HZ15W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 & Samsung HZ15W. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 has got outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-4 versus Samsung HZ15W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 vs the HZ15W.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and HZ15W is 90 and 90 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and HZ15W.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 to give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.