Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung DV300F
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Released October 2014
(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
- Revealed January 2012
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Here is a extended review of the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung DV300F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe WG-30 was launched 2 years later than the DV300F and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WG-30 grades versus the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30 & Samsung DV300F. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung DV300F
| WG-30 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2014 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Ricoh WG-30
| DV300F | WG-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung DV300F
| WG-30 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-30 compared to the DV300F.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and DV300F is 91 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and DV300F.
All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images though you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger WG-30 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung DV300F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model | Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung DV300F |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2014-10-09 | 2012-01-02 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 4.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 192 gr (0.42 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 | 300 images | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | BP88 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $428 | $200 |
