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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Released February 2014
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB210, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was introduced 2 years after the WB210 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WG-20 scores against the WB210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung WB210

 WG-20 WB210 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2011Newer by 32 months
Display resolution230k1kClearer display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Ricoh WG-20

 WB210 WG-20 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung WB210

 WG-20 WB210 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-20 offers external 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) whilst the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB210 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-20 vs the WB210.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and WB210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-20 and WB210.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent WG-20 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (174g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (174 grams)
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB210 Vlogging advice
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (174g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung WB210
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung WB210
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-20 Samsung WB210
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 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 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lbs) 174 grams (0.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $370 $279