Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung EX2F

Here, we are reviewing the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung EX2F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the WG-30 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-30 was unveiled 22 months after the EX2F making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the WG-30 grades against the EX2F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the WG-30 compared to the EX2F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and EX2F.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Ricoh WG-30 will produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger WG-30 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.