Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL620

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL620, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was introduced 11 years after the SL620 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-70 matches up against the SL620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-70 & Samsung SL620. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-70 enjoys outside 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 SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-70 vs the SL620.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and SL620 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and SL620.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-70 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer WG-70 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.