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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL102 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
  • Launched February 2014
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also referred to as ES55
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-20 versus Samsung SL102, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was revealed 5 years after the SL102 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-20 scores vs the SL102 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung SL102

 WG-20 SL102 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 62 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Ricoh WG-20

 SL102 WG-20 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung SL102

 WG-20 SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-20 has external dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-20 versus Samsung SL102 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-20 against the SL102.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and SL102.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-20 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent WG-20 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
39
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
25
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography advice
Samsung SL102 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (116g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
44
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography information
Samsung SL102 Travel photography information
71
environment proof
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
great max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
30
great max aperture (f)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung SL102
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung SL102
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-20 Samsung SL102
Other name - ES55
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-05 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $370 $130