Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB2200F

On this page, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung WB2200F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-70 was unveiled 6 years later than the WB2200F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WG-70 matches up versus the WB2200F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-70 & Samsung WB2200F. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Samsung WB2200F Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-70 offers physical 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 WB2200F has proportions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung WB2200F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the WG-70 versus the WB2200F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and WB2200F is 91 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and WB2200F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern WG-70 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.