Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL720

Let's look a little more in depth at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL720, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and SL720 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The WG-4 was introduced 4 years after the SL720 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-4 grades versus the SL720 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung SL720. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 has 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 SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL720 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WG-4 and the SL720.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and SL720 is 90 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and SL720.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher WG-4 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.