Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Lets look closer at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was announced 20 months after the Galaxy Camera which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-30 matches up against the Galaxy Camera in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-30 and the Galaxy Camera.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and Galaxy Camera is 91 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and Galaxy Camera.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger WG-30 should have an edge in sensor technology.