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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Announced October 2014
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Released December 2012
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung EX2F

 WG-30 EX2F 
ReleasedOctober 2014December 2012Newer by 22 months
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Ricoh WG-30

 EX2F WG-30 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung EX2F

 WG-30 EX2F 
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography information
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography information
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
has manual focus
exports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography details
Samsung EX2F Sports photography details
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography features
Samsung EX2F Travel photography features
71
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (294g)
low resolution (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
43
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
53
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging factors
Samsung EX2F Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
71
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung EX2F
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30 Samsung EX2F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-10-09 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 192 gr (0.42 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $428 $478