Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung GX-1L

Below, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung GX-1L, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The WG-5 GPS was introduced 9 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-5 GPS grades versus the GX-1L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung GX-1L. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS features external dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the WG-5 GPS versus the GX-1L.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and GX-1L is 90 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and GX-1L.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-5 GPS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will show more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher WG-5 GPS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.