Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung MV800

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung MV800, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was unveiled 2 years later than the MV800 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the WG-4 scores versus the MV800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 & Samsung MV800. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 comes with external measurements 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 MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 against the MV800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and MV800 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and MV800.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher WG-4 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.