Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung MV800

Here is a in-depth review of the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung MV800, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was manufactured 8 years later than the MV800 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WG-70 scores against the MV800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-70 & Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-70 provides outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-70 compared to the MV800.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and MV800 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and MV800.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger WG-70 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.