Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Ricoh WG-1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-1000 has external dimensions of 116 x 69 x 51 mm and weighs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz) (including batteries). Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has external dimensions of 133 x 71 x 19 mm (5.24 x 2.8 x 0.75″) and weighs 283 g (0.62 lb / 9.98 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-1000 and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. Ricoh WG-1000 is 15mm narrower and 5mm shorter than Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 but it is also 14mm thicker.
Comparison image of the Ricoh WG-1000 and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2.
Comparison image of the Ricoh WG-1000 and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2.
Top View Comparison image of the Ricoh WG-1000 and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Size
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Ricoh WG-1000 is 37g lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the WG-1000, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2's 4.80" LCD screen is slightly larger than Ricoh WG-1000's 2.7 screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
