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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung DV300F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was revealed 2 years after the DV300F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WG-20 grades against the DV300F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung DV300F

 WG-20 DV300F 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 26 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Ricoh WG-20

 DV300F WG-20 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung DV300F

 WG-20 DV300F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-20 provides outer measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-20 vs the DV300F.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and DV300F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-20 and DV300F.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung DV300F to produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger WG-20 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography advice
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography advice
39
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography advice
Samsung DV300F Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (133g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography details
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography details
47
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung DV300F
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung DV300F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-20 Samsung DV300F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-05 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $370 $200