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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung PL210, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was unveiled 3 years later than the PL210 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the WG-20 scores versus the PL210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung PL210

 WG-20 PL210 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 38 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Ricoh WG-20

 PL210 WG-20 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung PL210

 WG-20 PL210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-20 comes with exterior measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the WG-20 compared to the PL210.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and PL210 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-20 and PL210.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer WG-20 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography features
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography features
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detection focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography information
Samsung PL210 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography information
Samsung PL210 Travel photography information
71
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography details
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography details
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging details
Samsung PL210 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung PL210
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung PL210
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-20 Samsung PL210
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lb) -
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $370 $200