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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-80
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Updated by Samsung GX-20
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung GX-10, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the WG-70 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The WG-70 was launched 13 years after the GX-10 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WG-70 grades versus the GX-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung GX-10

 WG-70 GX-10 
ReleasedFebruary 2020September 2006More modern by 163 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Ricoh WG-70

 GX-10 WG-70 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung GX-10

 WG-70 GX-10 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-70 comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the WG-70 versus the GX-10.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and GX-10 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and GX-10.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-70 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Ricoh WG-70 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-70 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography advice
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography advice
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
Street photography with Samsung GX-10
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
49
environment sealing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography advice
49
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (10MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
Vlogging with Samsung GX-10
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
9
lack of video recording
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung GX-10
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung GX-10
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-70 Samsung GX-10
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Released 2020-02-04 2006-09-21
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 793 gr (1.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $280 $850