Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung EX2F

Here is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Samsung EX2F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature different sensor measurements.

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The WG-5 GPS was manufactured 2 years later than the EX2F and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-5 GPS scores against the EX2F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has external dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Samsung EX2F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the EX2F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and EX2F is 90 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and EX2F.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-5 GPS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern WG-5 GPS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.