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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(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
Samsung DV300F
(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
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung DV300F

 WG-30 DV300F 
RevealedOctober 2014January 2012Fresher by 34 months

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Ricoh WG-30

 DV300F WG-30 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung DV300F

 WG-30 DV300F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and DV300F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography details
Samsung DV300F Sports photography details
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (133g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography factors
43
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging details
Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than others (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung DV300F
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung 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