Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung GX-10
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-70 & Samsung GX-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung GX-10
WG-70 | GX-10 | |||
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Released | February 2020 | September 2006 | More modern by 163 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Ricoh WG-70
GX-10 | WG-70 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung GX-10
WG-70 | GX-10 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung GX-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Ricoh WG-70 | Samsung GX-10 | |
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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 |