Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung GX-10

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.

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.

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.

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

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.