Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung GX-20

Following is a in-depth review of the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung GX-20, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is relatively close but the WG-70 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The WG-70 was announced 12 years after the GX-20 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WG-70 scores versus the GX-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-70 comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung GX-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-70 against the GX-20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and GX-20 is 91 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and GX-20.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-70 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Ricoh WG-70 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-70 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.