Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Following is a in-depth review of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was launched 2 years after the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the WG-5 GPS matches up versus the Galaxy Camera when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the Galaxy Camera.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and Galaxy Camera is 90 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and Galaxy Camera.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images though you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer WG-5 GPS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.