Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung GX-10

In this article, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-6 versus Samsung GX-10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the WG-6 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The WG-6 was introduced 11 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-6 grades vs the GX-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-6 & Samsung GX-10. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-6 offers exterior dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-6 compared to the GX-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and GX-10 is 89 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-6 and GX-10.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-6 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Ricoh WG-6 will render extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger WG-6 should have an advantage in sensor technology.