Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung PL120

On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung PL120, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was introduced 9 years later than the PL120 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the WG-70 grades vs the PL120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung PL120. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-70 enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung PL120 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the WG-70 compared to the PL120.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and PL120 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and PL120.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-70 to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent WG-70 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.