Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL30
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![Ricoh WG-20 front Ricoh WG-20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-WG-20/Ricoh-WG-20-front.jpg)
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
- Also referred to as ES15
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL30 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung SL30, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The WG-20 was announced 5 years after the SL30 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-20 matches up against the SL30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-20 & Samsung SL30. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung SL30
WG-20 | SL30 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 61 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Ricoh WG-20
SL30 | WG-20 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung SL30
WG-20 | SL30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-20 enjoys physical measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung SL30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the WG-20 compared to the SL30.
![Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-WG-20-vs-Samsung-SL30-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.
![Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-WG-20-vs-Samsung-SL30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-20 and SL30.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-20 to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent WG-20 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
![Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-WG-20-vs-Samsung-SL30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-WG-20-vs-Samsung-SL30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Ricoh WG-20 | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh WG-20 | Samsung SL30 |
Otherwise known as | - | ES15 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-02-05 | 2009-02-17 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 164g (0.36 lb) | 140g (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $370 | $93 |