Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung PL200

Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-4 versus Samsung PL200, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was launched 3 years later than the PL200 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WG-4 scores vs the PL200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 & Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 offers exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-4 versus Samsung PL200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 compared to the PL200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and PL200 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and PL200.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WG-4 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.