Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung PL210

Below is a thorough overview of the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung PL210, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was brought out 3 years later than the PL210 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-4 matches up versus the PL210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung PL210. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the WG-4 vs the PL210.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and PL210 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and PL210.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger WG-4 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.