Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was announced 7 years after the Galaxy Camera which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WG-70 scores versus the Galaxy Camera for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-70 enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-70 against the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and Galaxy Camera is 91 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images but you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger WG-70 will have an edge in sensor innovation.