Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
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- 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
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Announced February 2013
- Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
WG-30 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Announced | October 2014 | February 2013 | More modern by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Ricoh WG-30
Galaxy Camera | WG-30 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 4.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+2.1") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
WG-30 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
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.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
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.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
Also Known as | - | Wi-Fi |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-10-09 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 4.8" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | - |
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 192g (0.42 lb) | 300g (0.66 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $428 | $450 |