Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL620

Let's look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung SL620, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was announced 6 years after the SL620 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the WG-5 GPS scores against the SL620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung SL620. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has got exterior measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the SL620.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and SL620 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-5 GPS and SL620.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-5 GPS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.